WDS, child domains and domain joins

Hi

I have a top level domain which has two child domains. I am having issues with image deployment and getting the machines to join the correct child domain.

• The WDS server is in the root domain
• Under the AD DS settings on the server properties I have set  the "Computer Account Location" to "Same Domain as the user performing the installation"
• I have created a ImageUnattend.xml file that specifies an <UnsecureJoin>true</UnsecureJoin>
• I boot the client, it does everything thing its suppose to but frustratingly it joins the root domain, not the child domain.

Can I use WDS this way to join PCs to child domains?

Cheers



Dave