when we login into windows which is connected to a domain, we specify
domain\userid
(e.g. companya\usera)
I believe the domain should resolve to the IP of the Active Directory ?
What if the computer does not have an internet connection ?
Where/how does the computer actually resolve the domain ? (I realize it doesn't have a .com behind it though)
Can any guru here shed some light on how it works at the backend ?
I also realize that I can login with my account using multiple computers without logging each other out – is this normal ?
Best Answer
Windows domains and DNS domains are not the same thing. There is a lot more to it, but simply A Windows domain is an organization of computers and servers in MS Active Directory. And a DNS domain is a name assigned to an IP address.
An internet connection is not necessary for a Windows domain, again, as they are not related. The computer resolves the domain through DNS provided by Active Directory.
As for logging in to multiple computers on one account, that is standard. It can be limited, but generally there isnt a need.