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Migrare domain controller da sistema linux su vm windows server 2008

Buongiorno, ho un nas qnap come domain controller, vorrei sapere se è possibile migrare esso su una vm con windows server 2008 R2(livello schema uguale --> 47), facendo delle prove, dopo aver creato il domain controller sul nas ho aggiunto la vm al…

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.
4,993 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,131 questions
asked 2020-08-04T09:44:19.817+00:00
Assistenza Newsoft 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-08-10T07:12:18.977+00:00
Daisy Zhou 20,556 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
6 answers

Upgrading domain controllers - compatibility

I am trying to track down official documentation for domain controller compatibility. We are behind the ball and still have some 2008R2 DC's, I want to make sure that i can go to 2019 both with just the OS compatibility and also the functional level…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,131 questions
asked 2020-07-31T16:54:44.64+00:00
Thomas Szilagyi 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-08-10T07:09:21.167+00:00
Daisy Zhou 20,556 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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AD Sites and Services - Config Query Post Migration of all on-prem DCs to Azure as IaaS VMs

We have recently moved all on-premise domain controllers over to Azure as standard IaaS VMs (not to be confused with Azure AD DS which we are not using). No issues have been found running repadmin /syncall or dcdiag and all seems to be fine in that…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,131 questions
asked 2020-08-03T13:54:52.287+00:00
Ant 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-08-10T07:07:14.23+00:00
Daisy Zhou 20,556 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Edit files on Desktop PC in AD

On a PC that belongs to an Active Directory domain, I would like to prevent the ability to edit/add/delete files or folders on the desktop by using a domain-wide policy so that it applies to all non-administrators users in the domain. Can it be done? …

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,131 questions
asked 2020-08-04T06:41:27.567+00:00
Marzio Bersani 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-08-10T07:00:39.493+00:00
Daisy Zhou 20,556 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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Laps Segragation Per OU

We have deployed the LAPS and its working well. We've assigned the permissions to IT support team to fetch the passwords and they are able fetch the password of All OU'S computers. Environment: We've multiple sites and one IT support engineer is…

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.
4,993 questions
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,424 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,131 questions
asked 2020-08-06T17:57:59.537+00:00
Muhammad Hussain 201 Reputation points
answered 2020-08-10T04:57:58.327+00:00
Fan Fan 15,311 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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CDP Expired

Hi experts, Upon checking, I have found out that CDP location is expired as below:- I have tried the following as stated in microsoft article as below:- certutil -CRL Upon doing so, I can see the new .crl being generated in …

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,131 questions
asked 2020-08-04T07:41:52.52+00:00
Niven Peter 86 Reputation points
commented 2020-08-10T02:20:28.543+00:00
Fan Fan 15,311 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
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What Process Kicks Off RENEWAL of PKI Certificate

We have AD integrated PKI setup, which supplies certificate to all our client machines. We have setup the necessary Certificate Template, and allowed auto enroll permissions to all devices. In the Default Policy for our domain, we have enabled the…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,131 questions
asked 2020-08-02T15:46:35.497+00:00
Roger Hendrikse 246 Reputation points
commented 2020-08-10T01:31:49.957+00:00
Daisy Zhou 20,556 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
3 answers

Please share example - "Generic" GPO policies for a mid-size enterprise

I have found a lot of guides that explain how to configure some elements of GPO, but I have not found an article that explains the whole process of GPO settings. I know that each and every organization is unique and has its own needs, but could please…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,131 questions
asked 2020-07-24T11:26:26.207+00:00
Eduard Martinenko 106 Reputation points
answered 2020-08-07T09:25:50.18+00:00
Vicky Wang 2,646 Reputation points
2 answers

[AD Bitlocker/Network unlock] Can enforce AD unlock USB drive?

Hello: In domian, All computer using bitlocker and unlock by and only by network unlock. Here is what I want to achive: When any employee useing removeable media, They enforce require using bitlocker protected USB drive, And those drive unlock by…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,131 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.
2,815 questions
asked 2020-07-28T08:51:30.703+00:00
Alceatraz Warprays 1 Reputation point
answered 2020-08-07T08:40:46.307+00:00
Anonymous
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GPO for disable power plan

Hi, I have a service account that used to login to several workstations across multiple sites. These workstations display are need to stay on. But because of our GPO, it's going to the sleep mode. Without finding these devices and excluded from…

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.
4,993 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,131 questions
asked 2020-07-31T07:40:04.493+00:00
cosy M 6 Reputation points
commented 2020-08-07T05:33:44.263+00:00
Daisy Zhou 20,556 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
3 answers

DFSRPrivate Installing Folder

I have been working through some issues with SYSVOL replication lately. I've noticed the "Installing" folder in DFSRPrivate has around 160,000 files, which appear to be .bat files included in two different GPO's. All the domain controllers…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,131 questions
asked 2020-07-30T20:40:02.1+00:00
Seth Roberts 1 Reputation point
answered 2020-08-06T21:43:02.023+00:00
Dave Patrick 426.4K Reputation points MVP
3 answers

Raise a 2k19 domain controller in core server mode using an answer file.

Good Morning! How can I raise a 2k19 domain controller in core server mode using an answer file? Is there any material that teaches step by step? It will not be a RODC. Thanks.

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,131 questions
asked 2020-07-29T15:23:57.387+00:00
Doria 1,246 Reputation points
answered 2020-08-06T07:59:43.173+00:00
Vicky Wang 2,646 Reputation points
12 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

AD Fun after user enforced shutdown

Hi All, I've got a problem with a server at a charity I volunteer at, where it appears one on the DCs at one of their remote site was shut down on the button. The following day, the server involved started complaining about a target account being…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,131 questions
asked 2020-07-29T18:15:21.4+00:00
Jools PB 96 Reputation points
answered 2020-08-06T07:51:08.703+00:00
Vicky Wang 2,646 Reputation points
2 answers

New active directory for group of comapnies

The situation - one group of small comapnies. The main DC will be located at the cloud. each company will have 1 dc or 2 in office replicated from cloud. what is the best way to implement the new active directory ? each company with separate…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,561 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,131 questions
asked 2020-07-28T08:28:52.053+00:00
Harel 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-08-06T06:52:23.393+00:00
Daisy Zhou 20,556 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

AD delegation wizard permissions issue

Using the delegation wizard to allow the help desk to reset passwords In one OU, there are 12 user accounts. Only 1 of the 12 user accounts has the “User must change password at next logon” greyed out. I can’t understand why its only greyed out on…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,131 questions
asked 2020-07-29T22:38:08.557+00:00
Spaceace32 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-08-05T10:04:23.497+00:00
Daisy Zhou 20,556 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Windows Image Recovery

Been restoring Windows Server 2012 Standard Full backup (Bare metal + 2 logical drives) to Hyper-V virtual machine. Restores logical drives then gets stuck on "Cleaning up" screen, not sure how to get around this? Been running for 12 hours. 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 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.
464 questions
asked 2020-08-04T06:40:50.977+00:00
Keagan Robson 1 Reputation point
answered 2020-08-05T08:11:26.79+00:00
Ian Xue (Shanghai Wicresoft Co., Ltd.) 32,976 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

CSV batch registration method using Powershell of Active Directory user account property (Department)

In Active Directory, I want to reflect the specific value (Department) of the registered account property in CSV with PowerShell using PowerShell. (If possible, please tell me the sentence of the completed command) Commands on Powershell and contents…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,131 questions
asked 2020-07-31T02:23:54.7+00:00
K G 1 Reputation point
answered 2020-08-05T06:00:17.837+00:00
Young Yang (Shanghai Wicresoft Co,.Ltd.) 661 Reputation points
1 answer

How to redirect clients of Active Directory site with RODC to another site when all RODC in site fail?

Hello! We have 3 sites: two central sites A and B with RWDC and remote site C with 1 RODC. What must we do to redirect clients of site C with RODC to another site A (not to B) with RWDC when RODC in this remote site fail? The access to site B is…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,131 questions
asked 2020-07-30T10:31:43.963+00:00
Yuriy Medvedev 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-08-05T03:08:16.78+00:00
Hannah Xiong 6,251 Reputation points
1 answer

Duplicate objects in AD and ADC (hybrid environment)

Hi, We are managing a migration to Office 365. I have therefore configured a server with a DC role and one with the Azure AD Connect component. Some users had already been enrolled in Azure AD to take advantage of Office 365 licenses, while…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,131 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
20,313 questions
asked 2020-08-04T09:31:35.547+00:00
Anonymous
answered 2020-08-04T11:39:54.85+00:00
Andy David - MVP 144.2K Reputation points MVP
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

AD CS Expired Root CA

We have a 2 tier PKI environment. Every time i add a server in the domain 2 expired Root certificate appears in the Intermediate CA store of new server. one is certificate template cross certification authority template and other is Root…

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
asked 2020-08-02T07:02:15.56+00:00
bizcntradmin 191 Reputation points
accepted 2020-08-04T09:34:51.06+00:00
bizcntradmin 191 Reputation points