Overview

 This guide explains how to configure a Softdrive virtual PC (vPC) to join an on-premise Active Directory domain using a Site-to-Site VPN connection. 

Applies To

• Softdrive Cloud PCs
• On-Premise Active Directory
• Site-to-Site VPN Environments

Prerequisites

•  A Site-to-Site VPN tunnel is configured and operational 
•  Active Directory is installed and configured 
•  DNS is properly configured 
•  A domain administrator account is available 
•  An admin account exists in Softdrive 

Procedure

1.  Connect to the Softdrive vPC 
   •  Create the vPC from the Softdrive dashboard 
   •  Connect using the Softdrive launcher 
     
     
     
2.  Complete initial Windows configuration 
   •  Select region, keyboard layout, and optional secondary keyboard 
     
     
     
     
   •  Accept the license agreement and set the computer name 
     
     
     
     
3.  Create a local administrator account 
   •  Select "Set up for work or school" 
     
     
     
     
   •  Choose "Sign-in options" → "Domain joined instead" 
     
     
     
     
   •  Enter local admin credentials and complete setup 
     
     
     
     
   •  Allow Windows to complete updates 
     
     
     
     
4.  Join the vPC to the Active Directory domain 
   •  Open Settings → System → About → Domain or workgroup 
   •  Click "Join domain" 
   •  Enter your domain name (example: corp.local) 
   •  Provide domain administrator credentials 
   •  Restart the machine when prompted 

Expected Result

 The Softdrive virtual PC is successfully joined to the on-premise Active Directory domain and users can log in using domain credentials. 

Troubleshooting

•  Ensure the Site-to-Site VPN tunnel is active and routing correctly 
•  Verify DNS is pointing to the domain controller 
•  Confirm domain credentials are valid 
•  If domain join fails, contact support@softdrive.co