6,131 questions with Active Directory tags

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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.
6,131 questions
asked 2020-08-05T19:25:52.06+00:00
Yogeshwaran 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.
1,563 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,131 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 2020-08-09T03:20:03.467+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.
6,131 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.
5,444 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.
6,131 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.
12,503 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,131 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 2020-08-06T18:45:23.933+00:00
Alex McFarland 21 Reputation points
answered 2020-08-17T05:58:13.647+00:00
Hannah Xiong 6,251 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.
6,131 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.
5,444 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.
6,131 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.
5,444 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 20,556 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.
6,131 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
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.
1,772 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 20,556 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.
6,131 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.
6,131 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.
6,131 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.
6,131 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.
6,131 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
2 answers

Reset Kerberos

Hi Folks, I would like to know if exist some impact when execute reset Kerberos to VPN? I need to perform this task, but I don't know how my VPN will behave. Any Suggestions? Something that I need to know before and after this task? Thanks

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,131 questions
asked 2020-08-04T12:04:59.857+00:00
wilstermanfernandes@outlook.com 1 Reputation point
answered 2020-08-13T09:12:37.887+00:00
Thameur-BOURBITA 32,621 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

setup of trust relationship between 2 domains

Hello, we have 2 domains each in their own location. There is a VPN connecting between both sites each domain with their own firewall, DNS and DHCP services. We would like to create a one-way trust relationship from Site A to Site B. After some research…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,131 questions
asked 2020-08-07T07:40:24.42+00:00
Hannah Xiong 6,251 Reputation points
accepted 2020-08-13T05:57:13.64+00:00
Hannah Xiong 6,251 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

error: 5 (Access s denied) RODC (win srv 2012) with DC (win srv 2016)

Good Day Dears, I'm trying to add RODC (windows server 2012 R2) to DC (windows server 2016) and I have error: 5 (Access is denied) note that my user is member of : Administrators , Domain Admins , Allowed RODC Password and Enterprise Admin . Also I…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,131 questions
asked 2020-08-07T07:41:33.707+00:00
Hannah Xiong 6,251 Reputation points
accepted 2020-08-13T05:56:52.45+00:00
Hannah Xiong 6,251 Reputation points
1 answer

This error happens all the time when I'm using the ADAC Console on Windows 10

This error happens all the time when I'm using the ADAC Console on Windows 10 Active Directory Administrative Center error collection was modified after the enumerator was instantiated

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,131 questions
asked 2020-08-06T12:36:43.837+00:00
joaomanoelc 171 Reputation points
commented 2020-08-13T01:50:27.407+00:00
Daisy Zhou 20,556 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

random users account locked frequently and hits active direcorty service by unknown users which is not stated in directory services

we have installed ad plus tools which is show unknowns users attempt login wih bad password users name , and some also users of active directory attempt login with bad password shown by ad plus tools. when we have enabled lockout policy on domain…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,131 questions
asked 2020-08-05T12:22:30.43+00:00
Sandeep Kumar 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-08-13T00:39:29.147+00:00
Fan Fan 15,311 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
4 answers

The domain crush when one Domain Controller is down

I have two different forests (each forest one domain). And I have three domain controller in that domain, but when I disconnect one domain controller, also the original domain controller that create that domain. The domain is totally crash, no matter I…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,131 questions
asked 2020-08-01T17:34:07.943+00:00
Hau Kit Wong 71 Reputation points
answered 2020-08-12T06:13:21.257+00:00
Vicky Wang 2,646 Reputation points
1 answer

Active Directory LDAP replication errors and Exchange

I'm at a complete loss of what to do. I've been battling an unstable domain, which is affecting my company's Exchange Server. The first issue started last Friday when a coworker could not connect. Since then I've been through a number of tech websites…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,131 questions
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.
7,460 questions
asked 2020-08-05T20:36:11.783+00:00
John Knight 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-08-12T01:36:17.03+00:00
Hannah Xiong 6,251 Reputation points