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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.
6,456 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
21,449 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 16,271 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.
3,708 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,456 questions
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,510 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.
6,456 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.
6,456 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.
2,125 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 24,676 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.
6,456 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.
1,809 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.
6,456 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.
12,956 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,456 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.
535 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.
5,332 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,456 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.
1,941 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 2,731 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.
3,708 questions
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,484 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,956 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,456 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.
535 questions
asked 2020-09-08T10:56:19.163+00:00
Rising Flight 4,376 Reputation points
accepted 2020-09-21T10:57:37.987+00:00
Rising Flight 4,376 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.
6,456 questions
Remote Desktop
Remote Desktop
A Microsoft app that connects remotely to computers and to virtual apps and desktops.
4,510 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.) 10,746 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.
2,484 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,456 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 2,731 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.
12,956 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,456 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 2,731 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.
12,956 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,456 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.
1,809 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 2,731 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.
2,335 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,456 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.
2,936 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 2,731 Reputation points
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Don't return all direct members of the AD group

When I run the following select it doesn't return all direct members of the group. There are 7 members but it only returns 3. Any suggestions? SELECT sAMaccountname,useraccountcontrol FROM OPENQUERY (ASDI,'SELECT sAMaccountname,UserAccountControl…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,456 questions
Transact-SQL
Transact-SQL
A Microsoft extension to the ANSI SQL language that includes procedural programming, local variables, and various support functions.
4,626 questions
asked 2020-09-18T08:28:40.563+00:00
García Tarifa, Mario 21 Reputation points
commented 2020-09-21T07:45:20.617+00:00
Hannah Xiong 6,276 Reputation points
2 answers

problem with an application that uses ldap to authenticate on AD.

When one of the 3 domain controllers is no longer reachable, the application, through the round robin dns, tries to request authentication also from the unreachable domain controller, going into error. How can I fix? Thanks.

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,456 questions
asked 2020-09-15T14:19:40.193+00:00
Gabriele Martufi 1 Reputation point
commented 2020-09-21T07:45:18.987+00:00
Daisy Zhou 22,716 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

Group Policy Report on last group Policy refresh on imapcted machines

We have around 100+ VDI+work stations (Laptops and Desktops). Some Group Policy impacted on all Workstations and users not able to login after logoff\reboot. A blank/black screen appearing when trying to login. So i need a powershell script which will…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,456 questions
asked 2020-09-18T09:01:26.083+00:00
Bharath Reddy T.A 1 Reputation point
answered 2020-09-21T06:20:14.387+00:00
Ian Xue 36,336 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
4 answers

Get all DCs name in a domain BUT some with multiple IPs

Hi guys, I would like to get all the DCs running in my domain with their IP. I found a script that do this but in some DCs, multiple IPs are set in the IPv4 properties so I obtain only one IP instead of x with the script. Do you have an idea please…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,456 questions
asked 2020-09-15T14:05:34.62+00:00
Sylvain MALAGRE 21 Reputation points
commented 2020-09-21T01:18:49.407+00:00
Hannah Xiong 6,276 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Logon vs Authentication

What exactly the difference between windows logon and authentication and their failures? Can some one please describe here.

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,456 questions
asked 2020-09-18T16:23:53.21+00:00
Harish Babu 21 Reputation points
answered 2020-09-19T00:25:27.363+00:00
Leonardo Borges 1 Reputation point
2 answers

Delegate Object Creation when Full Exchange Admin Permission already applied

So I have a task of restricting Exchange Administrators access to certain OUs. We have a Forest and the accounts reside in a sub domain to the forest root. In sub domains Admins have full control. In the Forest Root they need access to create contacts…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,456 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.
7,606 questions
asked 2020-09-11T12:59:24.407+00:00
David Jenkins 946 Reputation points
commented 2020-09-18T09:18:48.767+00:00
Hannah Xiong 6,276 Reputation points