Why do my Hyper-V created VMs have Computer objects that contain an SCP?

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Why do my Hyper-V created VMs have Computer objects that contain an SCP?

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Its simple, I went to delete some computer objects of PCs which no longer existed, and ADUC threw a warning about deleting the subtree. After using ADSI Edit I found that each of the 6 objects had sub-objects that were Service Connection Points named with CN=Windows Virtual Machine.

Why are these being created automatically? Is it Hyper-V or AD that adds them?

Can I just delete the objects by using the Use Delete Subtree server control checkbox safely (Theres only one sub-object for each one, the SCP in question)?

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I don't need these empty SCPs being made, can I stop it from happening?

Anonymous

2024-09-26T00:31:33.1566667+00:00

Hi helpcomputer,

Thanks for your post. Generally speaking, the object is tied to sub objects. On the “view” menu click the “Users, Contacts, Groups, and Computers as containers” option to expand and view what it attached to that object.

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Anonymous

2024-09-26T00:31:33.1566667+00:00

Hi helpcomputer,

Thanks for your post. Generally speaking, the object is tied to sub objects. On the “view” menu click the “Users, Contacts, Groups, and Computers as containers” option to expand and view what it attached to that object.

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Marcin Policht 50,495 MVP Volunteer Moderator

The Service Connection Points (SCPs) you're seeing under the computer objects are created automatically by Hyper-V when virtual machines are joined to Active Directory. These SCPs are used to register services, such as virtual machine management services, within AD.

Regarding deleting these SCPs, using the "Use Delete Subtree server control" option should be safe, especially since you're confident that the SCPs are not needed and are the only sub-objects under the computer objects.

If the above response helps answer your question, remember to "Accept Answer" so that others in the community facing similar issues can easily find the solution. Your contribution is highly appreciated.

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Marcin

helpcomputer 20 Reputation points

2024-09-26T22:16:31.3733333+00:00

I'm going to try to ask an extra question now that you graciously solved my problem if that's ok.

Are there any cool things you can do with these services by manually placing ...objects and stuff inside the SCP in ADUC or Adsiedit?

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