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Collect hardware hash to Autopilot

Hi, Today we have a local domain with ad sync. Some machines are "Registered" and some are "Joined". What we would like for the "Registered" devices is to create a script we can use on a GPO to collect the hardware hash…

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.
4,997 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,149 questions
asked 2020-08-26T20:47:22.023+00:00
Andreas 1,301 Reputation points
answered 2020-08-27T02:29:53.24+00:00
Hannah Xiong 6,256 Reputation points
1 answer

Unable to connect to Ad server from RSAT server ?

Our AD server is connected to our server via RSAT server. When we are trying to run the AD commands by doing PSRemoting on RSAT server we are not able to get the desired results. But when we run same commands on RSAT server directly we can see the…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,149 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.
5,445 questions
asked 2020-08-26T17:01:37.267+00:00
Kshitij Patil 1 Reputation point
answered 2020-08-26T17:51:03.353+00:00
Rich Matheisen 45,596 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Azure AD Connect - Best Practice for Domain Controller Connection Settings

Hi, Is there a recommended best practice for the DC connection settings under Configure Directory Partitions in Azure AD Connect ? i.e Should it be set to a selection of Preferred Domain Controllers, or should we leave that unchecked ? Thanks, …

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,149 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
20,350 questions
asked 2020-08-26T14:00:33.467+00:00
Jammedherbs 21 Reputation points
commented 2020-08-26T14:05:24.41+00:00
Jammedherbs 21 Reputation points
3 answers

Golden image not connecting to domain after adding a rule to pick up computer name automatically

Hi all! Was wondering if someone can help ! I have made a golden image as a media for memory stick use on MDT 2013. I have configured it to connect to the domain via script which worked absolutely perfectly But the issue has come when I’m trying…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
11,060 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,149 questions
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
2,300 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.
1,918 questions
asked 2020-08-14T15:48:46.303+00:00
Aran Billen 761 Reputation points
answered 2020-08-26T08:23:52.81+00:00
Vicky Wang 2,646 Reputation points
5 answers

How to achieve high availability for Active Directory LDAPS (Secure LDAP)

We have around 50 applications currently configured with LDAP and we have around 20 Domain Controllers. As per the security best practice we have to migrate all these applications from LDAP to LDPAS. Currently, all applications are connected using…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,149 questions
asked 2020-08-12T15:03:42.897+00:00
Dileep Jose 1 Reputation point
answered 2020-08-26T08:23:25.39+00:00
Vicky Wang 2,646 Reputation points
1 answer

Remove OLD CA certificate in AD

If i use Enterprise PKI > Manage AD containers and remove a certificate let say in AIA container will that also delete that certificate in Site and Services PKI Services container? Can i do that using just a domain admin rights or do i need an…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,515 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,149 questions
asked 2020-08-19T09:31:52.637+00:00
bizcntradmin 191 Reputation points
commented 2020-08-26T02:35:51.963+00:00
Hannah Xiong 6,256 Reputation points
1 answer

Issue with AD Connect (user called CHECK@company.onmicrosoft.com)

Hey there, We have a very strange problem with an on premise AD Domain Controller with AD Connect installed for sync to Azure/365. Some users appear in 365/Exchange Online as CHECK@Anonymous .onmicrosoft.com. If i take a look in the on premise…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,149 questions
Microsoft Entra
asked 2020-08-20T09:26:50.01+00:00
Justin Verstijnen 201 Reputation points
commented 2020-08-25T22:51:22.123+00:00
JamesTran-MSFT 36,531 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
1 answer

Bulk Modify Attributes

Hell Everyone i created an excel sheet to bulk update some attributes for example Display Name , UPN, Addres , Office Number , Mobile Number, country , city, title, company. But i cannot seem to get a powershell command to work. Would anyone have any…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,149 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.
5,445 questions
asked 2020-08-24T20:54:27.557+00:00
stavros mitchell 56 Reputation points
commented 2020-08-25T15:33:14.69+00:00
Rich Matheisen 45,596 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Trying to setup my first S2008 R2 Server

I have added my roles: ADDS, DHCP, DNS and I can't resolve any of them. Can someone guide me in the right direction?

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,515 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,149 questions
Windows Server Setup
Windows Server Setup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
245 questions
asked 2020-08-24T08:57:18.223+00:00
Carl_Haley 41 Reputation points
commented 2020-08-25T06:06:01.187+00:00
Carl_Haley 41 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

AD domain Admin Can't Open ADUC

Hello all, My manager AD account is member of domain admins group, he's able to remote desktop the DC but if he tries to open any winds\ task such as open ADUC then a pop up message appear to enter his user name\ password but even though it won't open…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,149 questions
asked 2020-08-24T22:15:03.697+00:00
Marco 21 Reputation points
accepted 2020-08-25T05:27:34.63+00:00
Marco 21 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows Server 2016 - DHCP

Hi All, I need to reset (Forgot the old Password) the DHCP Failover Cluster share secret password which was configured as part DHCP failover PLease let me know how to perform it

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,515 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,149 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.
1,034 questions
asked 2020-08-20T08:47:35.037+00:00
karthik palani 1,016 Reputation points
commented 2020-08-25T01:38:33.513+00:00
Sunny Qi 10,921 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
7 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

GPO policies

Hi there, I have an Windows server with ADDS ,DNS and GPO services. An workstation is member of the Domain. I configured 3 GPO's : 1 dont acces pc settings, 2, deployment google chrome and 3 lockscreen and desktop wallpaper. GPO 1 works fine on…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,565 questions
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.
4,997 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,149 questions
asked 2020-08-14T08:28:31.913+00:00
Anonymous
commented 2020-08-24T09:11:11.917+00:00
Hannah Xiong 6,256 Reputation points
5 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How would you split production and lab environment

Hi, Today we have two local onsite domain controllers with domain.com and this is used for production and also for testing/lab. We would like to separate the systems, so that we don`t mix these. Not sure right how to do this, and also not sure how…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,149 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.
1,034 questions
asked 2020-08-21T21:41:36.81+00:00
Andreas 1,301 Reputation points
answered 2020-08-24T08:12:35.953+00:00
Vicky Wang 2,646 Reputation points
3 answers

Decommissioning a windows server 2003 sub/child domain

Hi We are now planning to decommission the old AD version of windows server 2003. It is currently under the sub/child domain . Win2003 AD - child domain : panay.domain.com Primary domain : domain.com My question is : Is there any impact to…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,149 questions
asked 2020-08-16T10:11:03.207+00:00
Homer Sibayan 126 Reputation points
commented 2020-08-24T03:02:46.367+00:00
Hannah Xiong 6,256 Reputation points
5 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

NTDS replication failed on restored DC - Windows server 2008 R2 Enterprise

We have 2 DCs (Windows server 2008 R2 Enterprise) in our exchange domain in hyper-V environment,, as one of them (not the GC) failed to startup properly after applying patch, we have restored it with the backup a day before. The DC was restored with…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,149 questions
asked 2020-07-29T14:43:41.467+00:00
Y Joe 61 Reputation points
answered 2020-08-24T01:49:54.767+00:00
Dave Patrick 426.4K Reputation points MVP
1 answer

Transitive Network Logon attack - Account lockout

Hi all, I see a transitive Network Logon attack on my AD netlogon logs, however, the computer name that attacks are coming from not pingable or searchable internally. Is there any way to find this puzzle? Thanks, Lrok

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,149 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.
1,774 questions
asked 2020-08-20T01:25:45.977+00:00
Lrok 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-08-24T01:24:05.03+00:00
Fan Fan 15,321 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
7 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Window Server 2012 R2 Forward DNS Zone xxxxx.local is corrupt

The server apparently had some type of power strike and when it came up the DNS forward Zone did not load. I tried to refresh, and reload. I stopped the service and restarted it. The domain controller is a guest server on a Windows Hyper-V server. It…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,149 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.
1,034 questions
asked 2020-08-14T02:11:57.673+00:00
Bonnie Whalon 141 Reputation points
answered 2020-08-21T21:43:36.447+00:00
Dave Patrick 426.4K Reputation points MVP
4 answers

Windows 2019 Domain Controller- SMBv1 disabled

Hello All, We are in process of upgrade of our Domain Controller from windows 2012 to windows 2019. And as far i know SMBv1 protocol will be disabled by default So by default winXP & win2003 will not able to join to Domain now can any one tell…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,149 questions
asked 2020-08-17T13:52:13.333+00:00
Aamir Masthan 41 Reputation points
commented 2020-08-21T15:42:14.95+00:00
Aamir Masthan 41 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Biometrics & Facial Recognition in the domain

I would like to use both username & password. But only after the PC verifies the facial identity to the username. I hope that makes sense? This i a domain environment and it would add security to our domain. The problem I run into in my career is…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,149 questions
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10 Security
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
2,818 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.
1,774 questions
asked 2020-08-19T17:23:44.697+00:00
Vaughn Minter 21 Reputation points
commented 2020-08-21T06:37:21.13+00:00
Daisy Zhou 20,791 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Add blank line to top of combobox

I have a combobox showing all security groups in alphabetic order, the code used is: $groups = Get-ADGroup -Filter 'GroupCategory -eq "Security"' | Select-Object -Expand name | sort-object $editusersecgroupentrybox.DataSource = $groups This…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,149 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.
5,445 questions
asked 2020-08-20T15:32:20.883+00:00
Gareth Davies 21 Reputation points
commented 2020-08-21T01:49:45.313+00:00
Rich Matheisen 45,596 Reputation points