Active Directory: SYSVOL Folder not replicating
The SYSVOL directory is a folder on Windows domain controllers that contains information and data necessary for the logon system and other Active …
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Active Directory: Password Settings Objects (PSOs)
Active Directory (AD) is a Microsoft directory service that allows system administrators to centralize the management of users, groups, and resources …
ADDS: Configure and Promote a Second Domain Controller
In this post, we’ll see how to configure and promote a second domain controller.
Having a second domain controller is crucial, as it serves as a …
Exchange: How to Add Another Email Domain
In this post, we’ll see how to add another domain to an Exchange server.
First, we need to obtain a domain. This can be one you’ve …
PowerShell: How to Transfer Security Groups from One User to Another
A couple of days ago, I was asked for help copying security groups from one user to a new user. While it’s true that we can perform this task …
PowerShell: Send email to users when password will soon expire.
In this post, we’ll see how to alert users when their domain password will soon expire. To do this, we’ll create a PowerShell script. …
PowerShell: Create security groups for each server, remove local administrators and add them to the new group.
Security Procedure: Local Administrator Control
Some time ago, I was asked to find a method to implement certain security and control measures for …
GPO: How to Configure Password Policies
In this post, I will show you how to create a GPO to meet the minimum requirements for password policies.
The first step is to access Group Policy …
PowerShell: How to Create New Users in AD
The easiest way to create users in AD is undoubtedly using Active Directory Users and Computers, provided you only want to create one or two users. …
ADDS: Install, Configure, and Promote a Domain Controller
In this post, we’ll see how to install the ADDS (Active Directory Domain Services) role and how to promote our new domain controller.
A domain …