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Enterprise State Roaming with Azure Hybrid Joined and Azure AD Sync

Can someone explain in clearer terms exactly what this is saying? I have an environment with Active Directory and Azure AD Sync - and my domain machines are also Hybrid Joined. Can I still take advantage of Enterprise State Roaming? This Note makes me…

Azure Active Directory
Azure Active Directory
An Azure enterprise identity service that provides single sign-on and multi-factor authentication.
14,742 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
4,325 questions
asked 2023-06-02T23:52:57.74+00:00
GeraldSchwab 1 Reputation point
edited the question 2023-06-03T00:14:01.0066667+00:00
GeraldSchwab 1 Reputation point
1 answer

Active Directory users not created when Windows 10 workstation joined to domain

I have a new windows 10 workstation. Configured local user account with Admin privileges. Set DNS to point to AD Server. Joined Domain and rebooted. No builtin or domain specific users created on the workstation and unable to remote desktop connect to…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
7,486 questions
Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,140 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
4,325 questions
asked 2023-06-02T18:51:25.1233333+00:00
Eric Shearer 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-06-02T21:16:32.8366667+00:00
Dave Patrick 352.4K Reputation points MVP
2 answers

EmployeeType AD Attribute is an Invalid Filter syntax when creating New-DynamicDistributionGroup

Hi guys, on our Exchange Management Server, I have imported-module ActiveDirectory.. I am creating new DDL's. I have successfully been able to create a new DDL with City as a filer, for example: New-DynamicDistributionGroup -DisplayName allstaff.London…

Exchange Server Management
Exchange Server Management
Exchange Server: A family of Microsoft client/server messaging and collaboration software.Management: The act or process of organizing, handling, directing or controlling something.
6,517 questions
Windows Server PowerShell
Windows Server PowerShell
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.PowerShell: A family of Microsoft task automation and configuration management frameworks consisting of a command-line shell and associated scripting language.
4,892 questions
Azure Active Directory
Azure Active Directory
An Azure enterprise identity service that provides single sign-on and multi-factor authentication.
14,742 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
4,325 questions
asked 2021-11-24T16:02:50.623+00:00
RS84 6 Reputation points
commented 2023-06-02T19:17:13.0466667+00:00
Alessandro Kornowski 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Azure AD Connect Sync

Azure has 2 versions of Azure AD Connect Azure AD Connect Sync Azure AD Connect Cloud Sync What is the purpose of introducing Azure AD Connect Cloud Sync ? Does Microsoft want to deprecate Azure AD Connect Sync ?

Azure Active Directory
Azure Active Directory
An Azure enterprise identity service that provides single sign-on and multi-factor authentication.
14,742 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
4,325 questions
asked 2023-06-02T17:27:30.23+00:00
MyAzQuery 131 Reputation points
answered 2023-06-02T17:33:44.6+00:00
Andy David - MVP 121K Reputation points MVP
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LAPS show or copy password grayed out

After set LAPS policy and checked that all is passed fine on the client, from controller side no password is visible and the buttons are grayed out... I have DC win 2022 , 2012R2 DFL

Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,140 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
4,325 questions
asked 2023-06-02T14:14:20.84+00:00
GS 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2023-06-02T16:44:54.2266667+00:00
GS 0 Reputation points
1 answer

How to give a user access to another user files globally?

we have windows servers connected to Active Directory and they have users from two domains A and B. every domain have the same users names in it. we want to give access to users from A to files of users from B. for example, the user A/john will have full…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
4,325 questions
asked 2023-06-01T09:04:14.61+00:00
john doe 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-06-02T15:16:35.2333333+00:00
Limitless Technology 26,416 Reputation points
1 answer

AD created new user O_o

There is a sample.com domain, it has users. For 2 weeks, the user worked under a domain account on his computer, but today he came, entered standard creds, and an empty account with the same name was created, in the user folder it looks like: There was a…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
7,486 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
9,481 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
4,325 questions
asked 2023-05-31T08:34:03.93+00:00
Andreii Kardash 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-06-02T15:08:45.72+00:00
Limitless Technology 26,416 Reputation points
1 answer

How can the LastLogonTimeStamp be a whole week older, yes older, than any LastLogon?

I understand that LastLogon can be older than LastLogonTimeStamp because the person may have authenticated with a different DC more recently. However, how can the LastLogonTimeStamp be a whole week older, yes older, than any LastLogon? LastLogon =…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
4,325 questions
asked 2023-05-31T18:28:11.5266667+00:00
Ryker Abel 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-06-02T15:07:20.97+00:00
Limitless Technology 26,416 Reputation points
2 answers

Active Directory 2019 backup on AWS EC2

Hi team We are considering deploying domain controllers on AWS as ec2. The doubt comes from the backup strategy. AWS has a service called AWS BACKUP, the doubt is that we are not sure if recovering a snapshop is viable on the platform and not have…

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.
428 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
366 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
4,325 questions
asked 2023-06-01T15:22:00.9366667+00:00
Angel Garcia Gomez 21 Reputation points
answered 2023-06-02T15:04:06.1133333+00:00
Limitless Technology 26,416 Reputation points
0 answers

Synchronize the "employeeType" attribute from Active Directory to Azure AD and make it visible in the Azure Portal

Hello, I want to make the AD "employeeType" attribute visible in the Azure Portal UI. I have already selected the "employeeType" attribute for synchronization within Azure AD Connect under "Customize synchronization…

Azure Active Directory
Azure Active Directory
An Azure enterprise identity service that provides single sign-on and multi-factor authentication.
14,742 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
4,325 questions
asked 2023-06-02T14:32:49.03+00:00
Jason Crawford 0 Reputation points
edited the question 2023-06-02T14:33:13.4533333+00:00
Jason Crawford 0 Reputation points
1 answer

With remote credential guard active, there are authentication problems with Win11

To participate, you should be familiar with "remote credential guard". Situation: DCs: Server 2016 1607 (same in the test domain with Server 2022) Clients: Win10 22H2, however we are starting to add Win11 22H2 to this mix. RDPing from Win10 to…

Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
3,437 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
4,732 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
4,325 questions
asked 2023-06-01T10:23:52.09+00:00
MTG 991 Reputation points
commented 2023-06-02T13:08:41.49+00:00
MTG 991 Reputation points
8 answers

DNS Server on Windows Server 2012 does not pass basic, delegations, dynamic updates, and records registration tests upon running DCDiag /c /v, how do I fix this problem? I am new to managing DNS in a small server forest.

C:\Users\Administrator>DCDiag /c /v Directory Server Diagnosis Performing initial setup: Trying to find home server... * Verifying that the local machine server1, is a Directory Server. Home Server = server1 * Connecting to…

Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,264 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
9,481 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
4,325 questions
asked 2023-05-31T16:03:16.79+00:00
Vincent Badenhorst 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-06-02T12:43:45.3333333+00:00
Dave Patrick 352.4K Reputation points MVP
1 answer

Domain Controller setting pwdLastSet, Values : 0 at 1AM

Good morning, It seems at 1AM daily our Domain Controller sets NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM' Modified Properties : pwdLastSet, Values : 0 Is there a way to disable this or is this just flagged off last set date and it makes users reset on next login…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
4,325 questions
asked 2023-05-31T13:24:19.1733333+00:00
MOP1 41 Reputation points
answered 2023-06-02T12:40:58.0866667+00:00
Limitless Technology 26,416 Reputation points
1 answer

Migrating Active Directory Windows Server 2012 R2 to Windows Server 2019 (Retain Hostname, IP and Domain Name)

Hi, we were planning to migrate or upgrade our current Active Directory (WS 2012 R2 Std) to Active Directory (WS2019). I saw several links/guides to do this, but I'm a bit confused on what is the correct way of doing it. So im creating my own…

Windows Server Migration
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Migration: The process of making existing applications and data work on a different computer or operating system.
343 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
4,325 questions
asked 2023-05-31T09:05:42.06+00:00
Kenelm Ulric Dogcio 20 Reputation points
commented 2023-06-02T12:40:23.3233333+00:00
Dave Patrick 352.4K Reputation points MVP
11 answers

Unable to join the clients to domain

AD server on VMware crashed, and a cloned image was successfully restored to a new VM with all the data transferred. I am able to ping the server using both its IP address and hostname. However, I am encountering an error when attempting to join the…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
4,325 questions
asked 2023-05-30T12:00:15.3066667+00:00
logi front 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-06-02T12:39:48.5466667+00:00
Dave Patrick 352.4K Reputation points MVP
3 answers

ACTIVE DIRECTORY After create PSO the password expired and i cant renew the password

Hello, As part of password security for certain services, I opted to set up a PSO. After having created a PSO this one is well functional at the level of a group. But as soon as the password expires, it is impossible for me to register a new one each…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
4,325 questions
asked 2023-05-15T09:02:32.9066667+00:00
StarlRW 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-06-02T12:24:59.73+00:00
StarlRW 0 Reputation points
1 answer

LAPS Fields blank

We are using LAPS and have been for years. Works great. I can use the LAPS Gui and everything is there. We did notice recently that there is a LAPS tab on the AD object that all the fields are blank. How come it works on the LAPS gui but not on the…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
9,481 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
4,325 questions
asked 2023-05-31T17:26:25.0266667+00:00
John D 31 Reputation points
commented 2023-06-02T12:10:56.3166667+00:00
John D 31 Reputation points
2 answers

License Requirements for Azure AD Connect Cloud Sync

What are the License Requirements for installing and using Azure AD Connect Cloud Sync ?

Azure Active Directory
Azure Active Directory
An Azure enterprise identity service that provides single sign-on and multi-factor authentication.
14,742 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
4,325 questions
asked 2023-06-01T12:04:44.8633333+00:00
MyAzQuery 131 Reputation points
answered 2023-06-02T11:08:33.3066667+00:00
Andy David - MVP 121K Reputation points MVP
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Need to understand Impact of Domain rejoin on MSA account for MSSQL Server

For servers running MSSQL Server 2017, we want to do an in-place OS upgrade. Additionally, we used an MSA account to log in to services.Server will be removed from the domain during the OS upgrading process and rejoined after the upgrade. So it's…

SQL Server
SQL Server
A family of Microsoft relational database management and analysis systems for e-commerce, line-of-business, and data warehousing solutions.
9,796 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
9,481 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
4,325 questions
asked 2023-05-30T09:44:38.4766667+00:00
Sushant Yadav 20 Reputation points
accepted 2023-06-02T10:38:10.8866667+00:00
Sushant Yadav 20 Reputation points
2 answers

Azure AD Connect - cannot retrieve single sign-on status

Hi, I am getting this error all the sudden. I am using the latest version of Azure AD Connect . MFA is disabled for my global admin account since that what I seen people do online which did not resolve the issue. Any other ideas? sync works with no…

Azure Active Directory
Azure Active Directory
An Azure enterprise identity service that provides single sign-on and multi-factor authentication.
14,742 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
4,325 questions
asked 2023-05-19T20:53:47.64+00:00
S. ONeal 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-06-02T07:54:19.5566667+00:00
Mooen Ahmad 0 Reputation points