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Renamed a DC now can't login.

I was adding a new 2022 DC to our domain. Everything went fine but after it was added I noticed the name had a spelling mistake so I used the GUI to change this new DC's name and reset the DC(I now know I should have used netdom). Now I can't login to…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,903 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,413 questions
asked 2021-12-18T19:55:53.79+00:00
LukeDin 11 Reputation points
answered 2024-09-10T20:47:04.15+00:00
Jason Horstman 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Moving AD Users and Computers to new Domain; Best Practices?

Hello everyone, For various reasons I am going to have to migrate a customer's AD Users and Computers to a new domain. Since it seems like a rather involved process that I've never done before, I wanted to gather some more info before actually getting on…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,413 questions
asked 2024-09-10T14:07:06.6566667+00:00
Reiner Müller 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-09-10T19:26:59.18+00:00
grace074 0 Reputation points
2 answers

LDAP Users ONLY, no windows desktop access - Does it require CAL?

If you have 'X' number of LDAP Users Only in your AD, is there a charge to do so, or does it require a CAL?

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,413 questions
asked 2024-09-09T16:07:25.6+00:00
Paul Butticaz 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-09-10T18:29:38.6333333+00:00
Paul Butticaz 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Error Code: 0x7 KDC_ERR_S_PRINCIPAL_UNKNOWN LDAP/Localhost

Hi! "In the event log, an entry like this appears every 5 minutes. How do I fix it?" A Kerberos error message was received: on logon session Client Time: Server Time: 13:55:10.0000 9/10/2024 Z Error Code: 0x7 …

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,482 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,413 questions
asked 2024-09-10T14:24:28.53+00:00
Adamecz Zoltán 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-09-10T14:41:20.54+00:00
Zunhui Han 1,835 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
0 answers

Windows server 2022 is failing to run AD Connect Sync and keep returning an error, what could be the issue?

I am running Windows server 2022 (activated) and this is the On prem AD. I am trying to run AD sync to connect this to my Azure cloud services but i keep getting the above error. What can i do to resolve it? Note: I have tried both Express and Custom…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,903 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,413 questions
asked 2024-09-10T12:58:13.14+00:00
Denzel Moyo 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-09-10T13:53:00.2166667+00:00
JananiRamesh-MSFT 26,151 Reputation points
0 answers

Unable to Connect to Azure PostgreSQL Database via Point-to-Site VPN with Azure Active Directory on macOS

I’m trying to connect to my Azure Flexible PostgreSQL private access server using a Point-to-Site (P2S) VPN configured on an Azure Virtual Network Gateway with Azure Active Directory not Certificates, but I’m unable to access the database from my local…

Azure VPN Gateway
Azure VPN Gateway
An Azure service that enables the connection of on-premises networks to Azure through site-to-site virtual private networks.
1,511 questions
Azure
Azure
A cloud computing platform and infrastructure for building, deploying and managing applications and services through a worldwide network of Microsoft-managed datacenters.
1,163 questions
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,413 questions
asked 2024-09-10T12:32:49.9433333+00:00
Mert Ertugrul 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-09-10T12:37:18.29+00:00
Mert Ertugrul 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Migrate hybrid ADDS from on-prem/M365 to cloud only users

Hello all, My organization is looking to move away from our hybrid Active Directory to Azure Active Directory, but I am not sure where to start. Currently, our user creation workflow goes like this: Create a user in on-prem AD Wait for the sync to…

Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365
Formerly Office 365, is a line of subscription services offered by Microsoft which adds to and includes the Microsoft Office product line.
4,718 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,413 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
21,307 questions
asked 2023-10-26T18:36:48.6833333+00:00
Marshall Hudon 20 Reputation points
answered 2024-09-10T11:59:54.5366667+00:00
Neil Langston 0 Reputation points
0 answers

Getting 4768 error from username "host" a few times everyday

I am getting this 4678 (F) event ID several times a day and occurring everyday in one DC among 4. The accountname shows "host" (we don't have any object with this name) I don't have any Task Schedular running, it started on the same day I have…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,413 questions
asked 2024-09-10T10:59:39.1666667+00:00
ADRookie 0 Reputation points
3 answers

How to auto create a folder and map it to network device?

Hi, I want to achieve when a user login Win10 system, and it will auto create a folder with username in a remote server(Windows Server), and the location should be \remoteserver\sharefolder%usrname%. And the folder (\remoteserver\sharefolder) I have…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,458 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,903 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,413 questions
asked 2023-12-21T02:38:51.4166667+00:00
Mingjiang Li 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2024-09-10T09:50:57.09+00:00
Stephan van Wyk 0 Reputation points
1 answer

How to enforce Password history if the password change is done by a Service Account through RedHat SSO?

We have enforced password history in our domain, through the Default Remote Password reset portal people cannot use an old used password. But we have Redhat SSO placed for some external users. They use the SSO portal for password change and the SSO…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,413 questions
asked 2024-09-06T13:01:49.9333333+00:00
ADRookie 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-09-10T09:43:33.3266667+00:00
Yanhong Liu 7,830 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Change password at next logon not working

I have enabled "User must change password at next logon" for an AD account in AD. This AD account is configured under "Remote Desktop User" Group in a windows 2016 server. However, when I used this AD account to remote access…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,413 questions
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,500 questions
asked 2022-08-17T11:41:54.787+00:00
Vic 1 Reputation point
commented 2024-09-10T09:26:44.9966667+00:00
Rajib - IT Consultant 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Implement Active Directory in Azure

We are planning to migrate on-prem Active directory to Azure. as a finance company we have 527 active users and 2500+ inactive users. due to a government policy we can't remove profiles of resigned users. we have no clear plan if we want to go to azure…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,413 questions
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune
A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.
4,949 questions
asked 2024-09-09T10:09:12.7966667+00:00
Madushan Gunarathne 11 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-09-10T08:49:51.0366667+00:00
Givary-MSFT 32,291 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
1 answer

MSOL_ account applying account modification

Hi - our environment is in a hybrid environment. We observed a modification in the proxyaddresses for a certain group of users. The users are not mail-enabled in Exchange, so the email address policy doesn't affect them. We've observed that clearing the…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,413 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
21,307 questions
asked 2024-09-05T11:44:47.8033333+00:00
Vincent Camigla 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-09-10T07:42:48.6333333+00:00
Givary-MSFT 32,291 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
0 answers

Connecting with Azure Virtual Desktop to session host joined to a different domain

I have an Azure Virtual Desktop system with a variety of hosts (both RemoteApp and Desktop) that have been working well. I also have a small network and domain for developers with a session host I would like devs to be able to reach through an AVD…

Azure Virtual Desktop
Azure Virtual Desktop
A Microsoft desktop and app virtualization service that runs on Azure. Previously known as Windows Virtual Desktop.
1,512 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,413 questions
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,500 questions
asked 2024-09-06T20:33:47.61+00:00
Crogger 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-09-10T03:54:01.5866667+00:00
Nikhil Duserla 1,860 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Client computer unable to access my network server, how to fix it?

How to fix this issue? I am using window server 2022 datacenter evaluation. All my client computer having issue with gpupdate /force and getting this information shared. The problem didn't exist before, it started when I removed the share folder of…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,903 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,413 questions
asked 2024-09-08T05:29:40.2+00:00
TestUser 40 Reputation points
answered 2024-09-10T03:11:54.0333333+00:00
Jing Zhou 6,125 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

An error occured executing configure AAD Sync : An error occured while sending the request

I am getting the above error while trying to install Microsoft AAD Connect on a vmware VM Windows Server 2019 Datacenter Evaluation. This VM acts as a DC for a test active directory. I would like to connect this to entra ID so I may test on configuring…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,413 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
21,307 questions
asked 2024-08-27T07:19:29.3366667+00:00
Hazeeq AR 5 Reputation points
commented 2024-09-09T20:19:14.6166667+00:00
Raja Pothuraju 4,935 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

ArgumentOutOfRangeException while loading AD directory schema in Entra Connect 2.3.20.0

Received error while trying to install Entra AD Connect (version 2.3.20.0) on fully-patched Windows Server 2016 virtual machine. This occurred after attempting to use Customized settings (rather than Express Settings), using Password Hash Sync and…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,413 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
21,307 questions
asked 2024-08-29T00:40:27.01+00:00
Lance Eck 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-09-09T14:09:11.7766667+00:00
Akhilesh 8,695 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Connect Sync and Attributes

Hello, We are running AD Connect Sync. I don't think our extensionattributes 1-14 are synchronizing to Entra ID. When I query the user properties in Entra, I do not see them. I know you configure them in AD Connect sync, Directory extensions screen. I do…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,413 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
21,307 questions
asked 2024-09-08T18:01:40.99+00:00
FunMum 60 Reputation points
commented 2024-09-09T13:47:35.73+00:00
FunMum 60 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Insufficient privileges to complete the operation when trying to create Service Principle

Hi, I'm trying to create a Service Principle to use Terraform to create and manage my AKS. I'm successfully logged in to Azure CLI and can list all the subscriptions and resources. My issue starts when I'm trying to use the next cli…

Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
An Azure service that provides serverless Kubernetes, an integrated continuous integration and continuous delivery experience, and enterprise-grade security and governance.
2,070 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,413 questions
asked 2024-07-16T09:18:58.7233333+00:00
Filip Curin 20 Reputation points
accepted 2024-09-09T13:19:06.7366667+00:00
Filip Curin 20 Reputation points
0 answers

Azure Function App - https activity authentication type is "Active Directory OAuth", it contains Tenant, ClientId, Credential Type, Secret value. how to store all these four values in Azure Keyvalut and pass to https securely without exposing secrets

Hi All, I want to secure Logic Apps - HTTPS activity connectivity details . Currently i am following authentication type is "Active Directory OAuth". It has Tenant Detail, Client ID, Credential Type and Secret Value. in Key vault need to…

Azure Key Vault
Azure Key Vault
An Azure service that is used to manage and protect cryptographic keys and other secrets used by cloud apps and services.
1,254 questions
Azure Logic Apps
Azure Logic Apps
An Azure service that automates the access and use of data across clouds without writing code.
3,078 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,413 questions
asked 2024-09-09T10:14:32.0733333+00:00
gvrspk 1 Reputation point