ADDS

9 posts
2023

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 …
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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 …
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2021

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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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GPO: Enable script execution.

PowerShell script execution is disabled by default on domain-joined computers. If you attempt to run a script, you will receive a message …
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How to Extend Schema

Schema Extension Context 1. Upgrading to a Newer Version of Windows Server When you add a new domain controller with a newer version of …
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