Self-Service Domain Migration on Windows

This article explains the process for performing the self-service domain migration on a Windows device.

Question

How do I perform a self-service domain migration on Windows?

 

Environment

• Windows

 

Information

Information Technology has created an object in Software Center that allows faculty and staff to opt in to the domain migration ahead of the automatic upgrade scheduled for the late morning of Friday, October 4th. This can only be done while on campus and will work if connected to wireless or a wired connection.

 

Answer

1. Open the Software Center application using one of the below methods:
   1. Click Start and then select Software Center from the Start Menu
   2. Click Start, Microsoft Configuration Manager, Software Center from the list of programs
   3. Search "Software Center" from the search bar and hit Enter
2. Click the object titled Domain Upgrade
3. Click Install
4. Wait while the domain migration processes
   1. This may take several minutes to complete
5. When prompted, restart your computer
6. Log in with your current credentials
   1. Your username and password will remain the same
7. Wait while your profile is created in the new domain
   1. This may take several minutes, so please be patient
8. Verify that all network drives appear as expected
9. Restore any backed up data
10. Enjoy!

If you require assistance restoring your backed up data or run into any issues performing the self-service domain migration, do not hesitate to reach out to Information Technology.