Organizations have been using Active Directory for decades to securely manage their network, users, and data. But over the last few years, cloud computing has drastically transformed the way enterprises manage computer system resources, especially data storage (cloud storage) and computing power. Organizations migrate to cloud-based directories for enhanced security and accessibility. However, certain factors…
When it comes to dealing with Active Directory Domain Services, and it is crucial for network and directory administrator to: Understand directory services in depth Manage objects like users, computers, and groups efficiently Microsoft has provided many tools to manage Active Directory Domain Services; these tools are also available for client Windows operating systems and…
Active Directory allows administrators to manage assets across networks. No matter how big or small your organization is, managing objects, authentication, and authorization across the networks can be a daunting, time-consuming task. Active Directory helps by keeping tabs on the network objects, access to resources, and permissions. However, even with Active Directory in place, these…
To understand the concept of the access control mechanism, consider an organization’s network and resources as a building. It has only one entry gate protected by a security guard. To enter the building, visitors must prove their identity to the security guard. Those who fail to prove their identity are denied entry to the building.…
Table Of Contents What is Active Directory Administrative Center (ADAC)? How is ADAC Different from Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC)? How to Install Active Directory Administrative Center (ADAC)? What New Features are Introduced in Active Directory Administrative Center (ADAC)? Active Directory Recycle Bin Fine-Grained Password Policy Windows PowerShell History Viewer How to Access Active…
When you think of Active Directory health, the first thing that comes to mind is that the directory should be organized and running smoothly. Stable directory health revolves around certain indicators, such as: The groups are up to date Only the users currently engaged with the company exist as active users No unwanted objects exist…
Technically, Active Directory and LDAP are two different things. Active Directory is a database and set of services that runs on Microsoft Windows server. LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) is a software protocol that allows users to locate an organization’s data. However, you might consider them very similar to each other because Active Directory is…
Table Of Contents General Error description Basic steps to investigate the issue Verify that the IP Settings are Correct Make sure the DNS Client Service is Running Check the Host File for Domain Entries Restart DNS Cache Service Verify that the DC is Reachable from the Client Verify the Domain Controller’s Accessibility using PowerShell Append…
Only Default OU (Organizational Units) when Active Directory is Installed The Default Domain Controllers OU is just one OU present when Active Directory is first installed. This OU is used to organize and administer the domain’s domain controllers. Over time, the domain administrator can create an infinite number of OUs for the domain, but having…
Table Of Contents Roles in Active Directory Purpose of FSMO Roles Types of FSMO Roles Functions of FSMO Roles How Roles in Active Directory Work? Active Directory was officially released in February 2000 with Windows 2000 server edition. It is an identity management service that contains all the information and data about a network and…