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Active Directory attributes

Dear Team I hope you all are doing good. I have arequirement where in i need to add below attribute for AD users. gender nationality Division Sub Division Unit Direct Manager's Name Matrix Manager's Name I am not able to locate above…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,382 questions
asked 2020-09-20T13:42:14.013+00:00
Gagandeep Singh Hoda 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-09-25T07:34:53.807+00:00
Daisy Zhou 22,071 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Upgrading Domain Controllers

Hi, We're looking at upgrading most of our DCs which consists of both datacenter and remote sites DCs. We are looking to go from Windows 2008 R2, 2012 R2 to 2019. There are already a few 2016 DCs which were recently built for some remote sites. DNS…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,382 questions
asked 2020-09-24T06:51:30.83+00:00
Jimmy 41 Reputation points
commented 2020-09-24T23:32:47.36+00:00
Jimmy 41 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 2019 ADPrep and DomainPrep

Hey all I'm planning to promote a Windows 2019 DC (And another one shortly thereafter) in an isolated Forest that currently is Schema version 47 (Windows 2008R2) There's only one other DC in this current setup, Windows 2008 R2, so there is currently…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,677 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,382 questions
asked 2020-09-24T13:26:18.213+00:00
Coopie 101 Reputation points
accepted 2020-09-24T17:31:46.003+00:00
Coopie 101 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 2008 R2 DC Time Drift - Windows 2019 DC promotion

Hi all Just started at new company, they've got an isolated Forest\Domain setup for a specific client with 1 very old Physical Windows 2008 R2 server in it, acting as DC\File and Print. It's 15 mins drifted from the real world because it was never…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,677 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,860 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,382 questions
asked 2020-09-23T17:16:34.63+00:00
Coopie 101 Reputation points
accepted 2020-09-24T13:08:57.663+00:00
Coopie 101 Reputation points
15 answers

"Random" HTTPS issues, possibly related to DNS server

Hi, this is a rather strange problem and I'm stuck at this point. Several users have issues with HTTPS connections not working or only working after multiple attempts. This may or may not only occur with certain applications and usually is not…

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,469 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,382 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.
2,333 questions
Outlook Management
Outlook Management
Outlook: A family of Microsoft email and calendar products.Management: The act or process of organizing, handling, directing or controlling something.
5,150 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.
1,039 questions
asked 2020-09-04T12:41:35.03+00:00
Cheap_Trick 1 Reputation point
answered 2020-09-24T13:03:51.13+00:00
Abdul Gafoor 1 Reputation point
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Two domain controllers on same subnet

Will it cause an issue if I have two domain controllers on the same subnet? I'm wanting to migrate my current domain controllers to new hardware and I'm wondering if I can just stand up another domain controller locally and then decommission the old…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,382 questions
Windows Server Infrastructure
Windows Server Infrastructure
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Infrastructure: A Microsoft solution area focused on providing organizations with a cloud solution that supports their real-world needs and meets evolving regulatory requirements.
532 questions
asked 2020-09-21T22:42:55.827+00:00
DollaBillz 121 Reputation points
accepted 2020-09-24T12:05:03.817+00:00
DollaBillz 121 Reputation points
1 answer

Sync ad password policy to azure ad

Hi all, We have a requirement to sync our local ad password policy to azure ad so if the local pass policy has pass expiration date 60 days we want to match that with azure so that all cloud pass also expire at the same time. We are using password hash…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,382 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
21,183 questions
asked 2020-09-22T08:28:19.3+00:00
CroTeam 21 Reputation points
commented 2020-09-24T04:59:36.27+00:00
VipulSparsh-MSFT 16,266 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
2 answers

Server 2019 steady state software

I'm looking for the roll and feature that enables the windows server steady state software. I can't remember which one it is.

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,677 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,382 questions
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,483 questions
asked 2020-09-16T20:17:51.227+00:00
Trevor Tye 1 Reputation point MVP
commented 2020-09-24T02:15:24.8+00:00
Jenny Yan-MSFT 9,336 Reputation points
3 answers

why forest domain name is listed under network adaptor for Domain network instead of child domain

why forest domain name is listed under network adaptor for Domain network instead of child domain

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,382 questions
asked 2020-09-13T22:16:56.78+00:00
anand kumar 1 Reputation point
answered 2020-09-23T21:37:08.163+00:00
anand kumar 1 Reputation point
1 answer

365 ProPlus Trial Information Banner Error

Problem: One of our users is receiving a persistent "Trial Information: This trial of Microsoft 365 ProPlus expires in 365 days" banner. (it always says 365 days no matter the day) Active Licenses: Enterprise Mobility + Security…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,382 questions
Office Management
Office Management
Office: A suite of Microsoft productivity software that supports common business tasks, including word processing, email, presentations, and data management and analysis.Management: The act or process of organizing, handling, directing or controlling something.
2,102 questions
asked 2020-09-15T16:12:51.503+00:00
Contreras, Eddie 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-09-23T07:55:32.05+00:00
Emi Zhang-MSFT 24,441 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers

domain controller logon / logoff user audit logs

Hi, we have 20 domain controllers and need to forward audit logs (user logon / logoff ) to syslog server. Below are the query. whether the audit log will get sync between all the domain controller ? what is best practice to send audit logs to…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,382 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.
1,804 questions
asked 2020-09-17T12:30:52.817+00:00
smanif1 21 Reputation points
commented 2020-09-23T05:59:25.353+00:00
Fan Fan 15,326 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers

Laps Saved password count

Is there any way we can count how many passwords are stored in our LAPS database?I have a command to export all the passwords but I don't want to export them I just want to count how many passwords of systems are available.

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,382 questions
asked 2020-09-16T10:13:45.95+00:00
Muhammad Hussain 201 Reputation points
commented 2020-09-23T02:15:06.947+00:00
Fan Fan 15,326 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How do I migrate my domain conroller to new hardware with same name and IP?

I have 4 domain controllers in my environment that all have the domain controller role and file server role. I'd like to update the hardware on these four domain controllers and would like to use the same name and IP for the new domain controllers. Is…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,860 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,382 questions
Windows Server Infrastructure
Windows Server Infrastructure
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Infrastructure: A Microsoft solution area focused on providing organizations with a cloud solution that supports their real-world needs and meets evolving regulatory requirements.
532 questions
asked 2020-09-21T17:40:10.757+00:00
DollaBillz 121 Reputation points
accepted 2020-09-22T12:29:44.05+00:00
DollaBillz 121 Reputation points
7 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Group Policy NTP and regional setting

Hi all, I have some issue with NTP inside LAN of a customer. I would that all computers and servers will have same Time, Date and Time Zone (I'm in Italy but I configure many laptop in english language). My goal is: Set sync with external NTP…

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.
5,250 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,382 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.
1,939 questions
asked 2020-09-15T18:13:03.837+00:00
Federico Coppola 1,181 Reputation points
answered 2020-09-22T01:13:25.583+00:00
Vicky Wang 2,721 Reputation points
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

get-spn syntax

Hi all i have created spn entries using the below syntax. is there any syntax like get-spn to validate if i have added correct entries rather than checking from AD attribute editor of the service account setspn -s HTTPS/server01.contoso.com…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,677 questions
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,469 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,860 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,382 questions
Windows Server Infrastructure
Windows Server Infrastructure
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Infrastructure: A Microsoft solution area focused on providing organizations with a cloud solution that supports their real-world needs and meets evolving regulatory requirements.
532 questions
asked 2020-09-08T10:56:19.163+00:00
Rising Flight 4,296 Reputation points
accepted 2020-09-21T10:57:37.987+00:00
Rising Flight 4,296 Reputation points
1 answer

Setting up remote apps securely with work folders

I'm looking for some information and guidance on setting up and securing Remote Desktop apps and work folders. I have setup remote apps but am paranoid about putting the server on the internet. Currently users use a VPN and I would like to set this up…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,382 questions
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,483 questions
asked 2020-09-15T20:45:14.063+00:00
Trevor Tye 1 Reputation point MVP
commented 2020-09-21T08:57:54.46+00:00
Eleven Yu (Shanghai Wicresoft Co,.Ltd.) 10,731 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
5 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Demoting DC/DHCP

Hi, WE have 5 virtualized server 2012 DC's in 4 different subnets and a single physical server 2016 DC. In site A we have 2 VM 2012 DCs and singel 2016 physical DC. One of the VM 2012 DC has all of the FSMO roles plus DHCP. The Physical DC also has…

Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,469 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,382 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.
1,039 questions
asked 2020-09-16T08:49:17.883+00:00
Shahin Mortazave 491 Reputation points
answered 2020-09-21T08:51:37.393+00:00
Vicky Wang 2,721 Reputation points
3 answers

DWM account showing logon type 2

I found an interactive logon log entry on one of our Domain Controllers for one of the DWM virtual accounts on that machine. Why and how would a DWM virtual account create an interactive logon session?

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,860 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,382 questions
asked 2020-09-09T23:10:52.783+00:00
Jeramie Brown 6 Reputation points
answered 2020-09-21T08:48:34.167+00:00
Vicky Wang 2,721 Reputation points
2 answers

start a script at session start

Hi everyone, I must start a script at start the session not desktop not other programs. I have tried has create user on activity directory and in the tab "Environment" I have set to the path of script. but in my laboratory it works.…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,860 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,382 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.
1,804 questions
asked 2020-09-16T14:03:15.407+00:00
emanuele cucinotta 1 Reputation point
answered 2020-09-21T08:47:56.2+00:00
Vicky Wang 2,721 Reputation points
3 answers

SharePoint Authentication and AD

Hi All, We adjusted domain user that can be log on to limited computers with AD "Log On To .. " Now, users cannot be login to SharePoint from personal computers unless add their computer's NetBIOS or DNS name. Is there a solution that…

SharePoint Server
SharePoint Server
A family of Microsoft on-premises document management and storage systems.
2,324 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,382 questions
SharePoint Server Management
SharePoint Server Management
SharePoint Server: A family of Microsoft on-premises document management and storage systems.Management: The act or process of organizing, handling, directing or controlling something.
2,933 questions
asked 2020-09-12T04:05:42.857+00:00
Reyhan shabestari 1 Reputation point
answered 2020-09-21T08:39:20.703+00:00
Vicky Wang 2,721 Reputation points