Adding an Apple computer to Microsoft Active Directory

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In order to add an Apple computer to a Microsoft Active Directory infrastructure, you will need to enable the AD directory service on the Mac, as it is not enabled by default.
Your username and password on the Mac should ideally also match those of your AD credentials, but this is not necessarily required.
Browse to System --> Library --> Core Services and launch the Directory Utility application:

Apple Directory Services Utility

The following window will be displayed:

Apple Directory Services Utility

In order to make changes you may need to unlock the padlock icon and enter the details of a user account with administrative privileges. Tick the option to enable Active Directory. Click on the Advanced Settings button:

Apple Directory Services Utility

Enter in the details of the Active Directory domain that you wish to join and click on Bind. You may be prompted to enter the details of a user account with domain administrator privileges.

Apple Directory Services Utility

Once joined to the domain, you will know if the operation has been successful as the "Bind" button will change to "Unbind":

Apple Directory Services Utility

Your Mac will also now be listed in the Active Directory Computers folder:

Apple Directory Services Utility

You may now browse available servers directly within the Finder:

Apple Directory Services Utility

Or map a drive directly within the Go --> Connect to Server menu:

Apple Directory Services Utility

If prompted to enter a user account (which you may be if your local account details do not match those of the AD), enter in your AD credentials as a Registered User and select the option to save the details in your Keychain to prevent being prompted again:

Apple Directory Services Utility

Your connected drives are now accesible:

Apple Directory Services Utility