Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,014 questions
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random users account locked frequently and hits active direcorty service by unknown users which is not stated in directory services
we have installed ad plus tools which is show unknowns users attempt login wih bad password users name , and some also users of active directory attempt login with bad password shown by ad plus tools. when we have enabled lockout policy on domain…
asked 2020-08-05T12:22:30.43+00:00
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Sandeep Kumar
1
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commented 2020-08-13T00:39:29.147+00:00
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Fan Fan
15,306
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
4 answers
The domain crush when one Domain Controller is down
I have two different forests (each forest one domain). And I have three domain controller in that domain, but when I disconnect one domain controller, also the original domain controller that create that domain. The domain is totally crash, no matter I…
asked 2020-08-01T17:34:07.943+00:00
Hau Kit Wong
71
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answered 2020-08-12T06:13:21.257+00:00
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Vicky Wang
2,646
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1 answer
Active Directory LDAP replication errors and Exchange
I'm at a complete loss of what to do. I've been battling an unstable domain, which is affecting my company's Exchange Server. The first issue started last Friday when a coworker could not connect. Since then I've been through a number of tech websites…
asked 2020-08-05T20:36:11.783+00:00
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John Knight
1
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commented 2020-08-12T01:36:17.03+00:00
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Hannah Xiong
6,236
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Migrare domain controller da sistema linux su vm windows server 2008
Buongiorno, ho un nas qnap come domain controller, vorrei sapere se è possibile migrare esso su una vm con windows server 2008 R2(livello schema uguale --> 47), facendo delle prove, dopo aver creato il domain controller sul nas ho aggiunto la vm al…
Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
4,881 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,014 questions
asked 2020-08-04T09:44:19.817+00:00
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Assistenza Newsoft
1
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commented 2020-08-10T07:12:18.977+00:00
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Daisy Zhou
19,586
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
6 answers
Upgrading domain controllers - compatibility
I am trying to track down official documentation for domain controller compatibility. We are behind the ball and still have some 2008R2 DC's, I want to make sure that i can go to 2019 both with just the OS compatibility and also the functional level…
asked 2020-07-31T16:54:44.64+00:00
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Thomas Szilagyi
1
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commented 2020-08-10T07:09:21.167+00:00
Daisy Zhou
19,586
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer
AD Sites and Services - Config Query Post Migration of all on-prem DCs to Azure as IaaS VMs
We have recently moved all on-premise domain controllers over to Azure as standard IaaS VMs (not to be confused with Azure AD DS which we are not using). No issues have been found running repadmin /syncall or dcdiag and all seems to be fine in that…
asked 2020-08-03T13:54:52.287+00:00
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Ant
1
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commented 2020-08-10T07:07:14.23+00:00
Daisy Zhou
19,586
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer
Edit files on Desktop PC in AD
On a PC that belongs to an Active Directory domain, I would like to prevent the ability to edit/add/delete files or folders on the desktop by using a domain-wide policy so that it applies to all non-administrators users in the domain. Can it be done? …
asked 2020-08-04T06:41:27.567+00:00
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Marzio Bersani
1
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commented 2020-08-10T07:00:39.493+00:00
Daisy Zhou
19,586
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers
Laps Segragation Per OU
We have deployed the LAPS and its working well. We've assigned the permissions to IT support team to fetch the passwords and they are able fetch the password of All OU'S computers. Environment: We've multiple sites and one IT support engineer is…
Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
4,881 questions
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,408 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,014 questions
asked 2020-08-06T17:57:59.537+00:00
Muhammad Hussain
201
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answered 2020-08-10T04:57:58.327+00:00
Fan Fan
15,306
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer
CDP Expired
Hi experts, Upon checking, I have found out that CDP location is expired as below:- I have tried the following as stated in microsoft article as below:- certutil -CRL Upon doing so, I can see the new .crl being generated in …
asked 2020-08-04T07:41:52.52+00:00
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Niven Peter
86
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commented 2020-08-10T02:20:28.543+00:00
Fan Fan
15,306
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer
What Process Kicks Off RENEWAL of PKI Certificate
We have AD integrated PKI setup, which supplies certificate to all our client machines. We have setup the necessary Certificate Template, and allowed auto enroll permissions to all devices. In the Default Policy for our domain, we have enabled the…
asked 2020-08-02T15:46:35.497+00:00
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Roger Hendrikse
246
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commented 2020-08-10T01:31:49.957+00:00
Daisy Zhou
19,586
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
3 answers
Please share example - "Generic" GPO policies for a mid-size enterprise
I have found a lot of guides that explain how to configure some elements of GPO, but I have not found an article that explains the whole process of GPO settings. I know that each and every organization is unique and has its own needs, but could please…
asked 2020-07-24T11:26:26.207+00:00
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Eduard Martinenko
106
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answered 2020-08-07T09:25:50.18+00:00
Vicky Wang
2,646
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2 answers
[AD Bitlocker/Network unlock] Can enforce AD unlock USB drive?
Hello: In domian, All computer using bitlocker and unlock by and only by network unlock. Here is what I want to achive: When any employee useing removeable media, They enforce require using bitlocker protected USB drive, And those drive unlock by…
asked 2020-07-28T08:51:30.703+00:00
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Alceatraz Warprays
1
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answered 2020-08-07T08:40:46.307+00:00
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Anonymous
2 answers
GPO for disable power plan
Hi, I have a service account that used to login to several workstations across multiple sites. These workstations display are need to stay on. But because of our GPO, it's going to the sleep mode. Without finding these devices and excluded from…
Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
4,881 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,014 questions
asked 2020-07-31T07:40:04.493+00:00
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cosy M
6
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commented 2020-08-07T05:33:44.263+00:00
Daisy Zhou
19,586
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
3 answers
DFSRPrivate Installing Folder
I have been working through some issues with SYSVOL replication lately. I've noticed the "Installing" folder in DFSRPrivate has around 160,000 files, which appear to be .bat files included in two different GPO's. All the domain controllers…
asked 2020-07-30T20:40:02.1+00:00
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Seth Roberts
1
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answered 2020-08-06T21:43:02.023+00:00
Dave Patrick
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Reputation points MVP
3 answers
Raise a 2k19 domain controller in core server mode using an answer file.
Good Morning! How can I raise a 2k19 domain controller in core server mode using an answer file? Is there any material that teaches step by step? It will not be a RODC. Thanks.
asked 2020-07-29T15:23:57.387+00:00
Doria
1,246
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answered 2020-08-06T07:59:43.173+00:00
Vicky Wang
2,646
Reputation points
12 answers
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AD Fun after user enforced shutdown
Hi All, I've got a problem with a server at a charity I volunteer at, where it appears one on the DCs at one of their remote site was shut down on the button. The following day, the server involved started complaining about a target account being…
asked 2020-07-29T18:15:21.4+00:00
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Jools PB
96
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answered 2020-08-06T07:51:08.703+00:00
Vicky Wang
2,646
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2 answers
New active directory for group of comapnies
The situation - one group of small comapnies. The main DC will be located at the cloud. each company will have 1 dc or 2 in office replicated from cloud. what is the best way to implement the new active directory ? each company with separate…
asked 2020-07-28T08:28:52.053+00:00
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Harel
1
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commented 2020-08-06T06:52:23.393+00:00
Daisy Zhou
19,586
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer
AD delegation wizard permissions issue
Using the delegation wizard to allow the help desk to reset passwords In one OU, there are 12 user accounts. Only 1 of the 12 user accounts has the “User must change password at next logon” greyed out. I can’t understand why its only greyed out on…
asked 2020-07-29T22:38:08.557+00:00
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Spaceace32
1
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commented 2020-08-05T10:04:23.497+00:00
Daisy Zhou
19,586
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer
Windows Image Recovery
Been restoring Windows Server 2012 Standard Full backup (Bare metal + 2 logical drives) to Hyper-V virtual machine. Restores logical drives then gets stuck on "Cleaning up" screen, not sure how to get around this? Been running for 12 hours. I…
asked 2020-08-04T06:40:50.977+00:00
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Keagan Robson
1
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answered 2020-08-05T08:11:26.79+00:00
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Ian Xue (Shanghai Wicresoft Co., Ltd.)
31,656
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer
CSV batch registration method using Powershell of Active Directory user account property (Department)
In Active Directory, I want to reflect the specific value (Department) of the registered account property in CSV with PowerShell using PowerShell. (If possible, please tell me the sentence of the completed command) Commands on Powershell and contents…
asked 2020-07-31T02:23:54.7+00:00
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K G
1
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answered 2020-08-05T06:00:17.837+00:00
Young Yang (Shanghai Wicresoft Co,.Ltd.)
661
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