5,898 questions with Active Directory tags

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Translate between Certificate Template Permissions and ActiveDirectoryRights enum

I'm trying to generate a report containing details about all certificate templates published in my forest. One of the things I want to show in the report is what principals have Read, Write and Enroll permissions on each template. In order to do…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,898 questions
Windows Server Security
Windows Server Security
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
1,728 questions
asked 2020-08-14T20:49:32.483+00:00
Mike Bruno 136 Reputation points
accepted 2020-08-17T14:48:08.567+00:00
Mike Bruno 136 Reputation points
4 answers

GP preferences for IE settings - ie 9,10,11 missing

In Windows 2008 R2 SP1 (datacenter ed.) I downloaded latest administrative templates (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/101445) may 2020 and I extracted and replaced the only inetres.admx/adml to my centrale store. Nevertheless in Group Policy…

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.
4,770 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,898 questions
asked 2020-08-03T10:33:24.92+00:00
Iltexanomontano 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-08-17T12:01:07.203+00:00
DonPick 1,256 Reputation points
1 answer

AGPM "The directory is not empty" when using import from production option.

Hi All, Its not like a queue but the solution which I want to share with everyone. We had an issue where a single GPO reporting the error message when trying to import from production on AGPM console on a OS 2012 R2. As same mentioned in below link. …

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.
4,770 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,898 questions
asked 2020-08-17T05:00:38.133+00:00
Pawan Kumar 1 Reputation point
answered 2020-08-17T09:02:02.18+00:00
Hannah Xiong 6,231 Reputation points
3 answers

change hostname of standalone servers remotely

Hi, In my Windows Network, I have a computer acting as lightweight standalone server. It has a small lightweight App running under Windows 7 x64. App is licensed and has specific requirements so Operating System etc. can't be upgraded. I need to change…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,898 questions
asked 2020-07-29T13:52:43.497+00:00
Muhammad Imran 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-08-17T08:27:09.257+00:00
Muhammad Imran 1 Reputation point
3 answers

How can configure "Account Operator Rights" to cannot User Account in Domain Admin Group ?

How can configure "Account Operator Rights" to cannot User Account in Domain Admin Group ?

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,898 questions
asked 2020-08-03T06:33:35.5+00:00
Navy Chan 1 Reputation point
answered 2020-08-17T07:06:44.637+00:00
Vicky Wang 2,646 Reputation points
6 answers

Missing CN=DFSR-LocalSettings on a Domain Controller?

Hi Experts, This new DC has replication issues with the PDC and its not replicating Sysvol and Netlogon shares. Then we found this article on how we could fix it by performing an Authoritative DFSR Sync. However, as we follow the guide, we bump into…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,898 questions
asked 2020-08-04T19:53:33.133+00:00
Arnel Tolentino 1 Reputation point
answered 2020-08-17T07:05:55.833+00:00
Vicky Wang 2,646 Reputation points
4 answers

FRS to DFSR migration issue

Hi All, I have migrate the FRS to DFSR migration in test.com domain. under test.com 2 child domain. My question is again need to follow the migration steps in child domain also ? test.com asia.test.com us.test.com Regards, Yogesh

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,898 questions
asked 2020-08-05T14:06:50.117+00:00
Yogeshwaran R 6 Reputation points
answered 2020-08-17T07:05:29.43+00:00
Vicky Wang 2,646 Reputation points
4 answers

What is the use of service account.

Hi, What is the use of services account.

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,898 questions
asked 2020-08-05T19:25:52.06+00:00
Yogeshwaran R 6 Reputation points
answered 2020-08-17T07:05:06.657+00:00
Vicky Wang 2,646 Reputation points
4 answers

The DNS server has encountered a critical error from the Active Directory. Client cannot authenticated.

Hello, I have four DCs, one of them in personal site. Client in same site could not authenticate in AD because server is not available if I reboot one of DC from other site, for example DC01 On primary DC for this clients (for example DC03), I…

Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,532 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,898 questions
Windows DHCP
Windows DHCP
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.DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). A communications protocol that lets network administrators manage centrally and automate the assignment of Internet Protocol (IP) addresses in an organization's network.
1,023 questions
asked 2020-08-09T03:20:03.467+00:00
Den Pasternak 101 Reputation points
answered 2020-08-17T07:03:42.56+00:00
Vicky Wang 2,646 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Output results of Remove-ADComputer

I need to remove a list of computers from Active Directory. I also need the results to be output to a log or text file. The remove command works and a file is generated, but the generated file is empty. I am using the following command: …

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,898 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.
5,381 questions
asked 2020-08-14T17:23:24.413+00:00
Rusty Peterson 21 Reputation points
answered 2020-08-17T07:01:42.943+00:00
Vicky Wang 2,646 Reputation points
5 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Error when trying to promote DC (the specified network name is no longer available)

We just deployed a new VM in a different site to act as an RODC. But the issue is when we try to promote to DC, we get the following error; The wizard cannot access the list of domains in the forest. the error is: The specified network…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,898 questions
asked 2020-08-06T09:29:17.893+00:00
Azy1412 211 Reputation points
answered 2020-08-17T07:01:14.463+00:00
Vicky Wang 2,646 Reputation points
9 answers

Replication issues after ungraceful DC restore/restore from backup

Hi, I had a major issue with one of my domain controllers where it could not be gracefully demoted and had to be restored from backup. I know this is a no no but there was no other option at the time. Unfortunately I went back too far, 1 month to be…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,170 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,898 questions
Windows DHCP
Windows DHCP
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.DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). A communications protocol that lets network administrators manage centrally and automate the assignment of Internet Protocol (IP) addresses in an organization's network.
1,023 questions
asked 2020-08-06T18:45:23.933+00:00
Alex McFarland 21 Reputation points
answered 2020-08-17T05:58:13.647+00:00
Hannah Xiong 6,231 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Powershell Script to Retrieve AD User, Group, Group Members Info

Good morning and Hi to all! I am a newbie to Powershell scripting and have a task on hand but unable to get the results I needed and hope I can get some help here. There are many Groups in AD, but I need to focus only on 2 distinct Groups namely…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,898 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.
5,381 questions
asked 2020-08-14T03:15:13.083+00:00
Ronald Seow 206 Reputation points
accepted 2020-08-17T04:15:37.97+00:00
Ronald Seow 206 Reputation points
3 answers

List extended permissions on AD

Hello I'm searching for a way to list the permissions and extended permissions on my active directory root. I've tried with the get-acl command and some others, but I’m not able to get it. Is it the correct way?

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,898 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.
5,381 questions
asked 2020-08-07T11:28:22.767+00:00
Ruben Vazquez 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-08-17T02:37:26.823+00:00
Daisy Zhou 18,706 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers

KERBEROS refresh clients

Good morning, in our infrastructure have all clients windows 10, and 2 DC 2019 Server (FFL 2012 R2), when change (add or remove) users from groups, all client, need to reset manually kerberos token with cmd (klist purge –li 0x3e7). It's the only metod.…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,898 questions
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10 Setup
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
1,908 questions
Windows Server Security
Windows Server Security
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
1,728 questions
asked 2020-08-10T15:04:00.1+00:00
Matteo Di Francesco 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-08-17T02:32:06.297+00:00
Daisy Zhou 18,706 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Bind some servers to a specific DC

Hi, I need to bind some of my members servers to always use a specific DC for AD Authentication. How it can be done? Thanks.

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,898 questions
asked 2020-08-14T01:37:36.647+00:00
create share 646 Reputation points
accepted 2020-08-14T16:54:07.917+00:00
create share 646 Reputation points
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Problem with NTP Server PDC

I am the administrator of an Active Directory that consists of 4 domain controllers. 3 of them are Windows 2012 R2, and one Windows 2008 R2. Our Palo Alto firewall is ntp time syncronized against the PDC domain controller, one of the Windows 2012 R2.…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,898 questions
asked 2020-08-12T11:00:45.997+00:00
Paco Gaspar 91 Reputation points
answered 2020-08-14T11:13:20.707+00:00
Paco Gaspar 91 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Account Lockout Due to failed attempts

Hi, My Domain Account was suddenly locked out. How can I find out from which pc someone tried to log in to my account before it got locked out? Thanks.

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,898 questions
asked 2020-08-03T12:37:19.957+00:00
create share 646 Reputation points
accepted 2020-08-14T01:53:25.027+00:00
create share 646 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Domain Bound to a single DC

Hi, By mistake, I ran klist add_bind CONTOSO.COM KDC.CONTOSO.COM. Does this mean the whole domain is bound to a single DC? If yes then how can i remove it immediately. I just need to bind some servers to use a specific DC. Thanks for quick replies.

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,898 questions
asked 2020-08-14T01:24:11.68+00:00
create share 646 Reputation points
accepted 2020-08-14T01:34:56.04+00:00
create share 646 Reputation points
2 answers

How to connect or test ldap server connection in windows through command prompt or Powershell cmdlet without GUI

In our company infrastructure we have an ldap directory service hosted. Currently I'm using Ldap tool to connect to ldap directory service to search for the records. Now I have a task to modify few attributes for several users. Manually its taking…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,898 questions
asked 2020-08-07T08:06:31.417+00:00
Rajesh Kumar 21 Reputation points
answered 2020-08-13T16:36:07.63+00:00
Bastien Perez - Clidsys 6 Reputation points MVP