Repadmin /add
I'm trying to run the repadmin /add command, but I don't know the fully qualified path to the CNAME record in DNS for the source domain controller. Which I'll need, according toKB232538. How do I find...
View ArticleDFS namespace server showing up even though I've deleted it
We have a namespace in our test environment called AppsData. It had 2 namespace servers, server33 and server66. Server33 was retired without my knowledge (as happens sometimes in our test...
View ArticleImport Telephone numbers from CSV file into Active Directory 2008
HI,We have a Windows server 2008 with 1000 users in AD. I would like to add telephone number & mobile number from CSV file into AD. I have created csv fie as below. Attributes of Mobile is mobile...
View ArticleDFS 2008R2/Win7: Does lowest-cost targeting work for a target in a trusted...
Hi - We have 2008R2-level AD, all 2008-level DFS namespaces, and all Win7 Enterprise x64 clients. We are a stand-alone forest/domain with trusts to a couple of outside forests/domains that host some...
View ArticleAD user export, modify and then import users
Hi We are using Windows server 2008 R2 domain controllers, we like to export all AD users and modify / add phone & fax numbers. We tried below command to export the detailsldifde -f Exportuser.ldf...
View ArticleWindows 8 and Default Domain Policy modification issue
Hi,I'm unable to edit the default domain policy from my new Windows 8 desktop. It's the only Win8 in the environment so I'm not able to easily test another one unfortunately. The error I receive...
View ArticleHow to setup an LDAP server on windows server 2012
Hello,We currently have an LDAP server on a linux box and are looking to migrate or re-configure an LDAP server to a windows server (preferably 2012).Can someone point me in the right direction or...
View ArticleTrying to enable Active Directory Recycle Bin but keep getting "Insufficient...
Hello all!I am trying to enable Active Directory Recycle Bin on a domain that is already at the Server 2008 R2 Domain Functional Level. I am a member of the Domain Admins Group and the Enterprise...
View ArticleSeizing roles after disaster recovery.
Hi,We're planning a Disaster Recovery situation and need to move Active Directory Services from DC1 (outaged) to DC2.We already have DC (with DNS and GC roles) in DC2 but the idea is to seize the FSMOs...
View ArticlePowerShell for Domain Controller cleanup
I am updating my documentation on transferring FSMO roles. I prefer to use PowerShell for everything. I have successfully tested Move-ADDirectoryServerOperationMasterRole. My question is, after seizing...
View ArticleChanging the Primary Domain DNS name of this computer to "" failed. The name...
HiMy Server is running Server 2012 with AD, DHCP and HyperVI Installed first AD, then DHCP and HyperV (always with a restart if nessecary) There are no other Servers in the Network (3 clients running...
View ArticleDoes Windows Server 2008 R2 schema require extending for SCCM 2012?
I have a forest that is running a mix of Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 domain controllers and the schema is at Windows Server 2008 R2 level (version 47).I am trying to find out if the...
View ArticleWhat Are Specific Secnariors That Updated A Computers LastLogonTimeStamp
I want to find out what specifically updates the lastlogontimestamp for computers. I have read the other articles that are referenced numerous times, but they do not have the exact answer to these...
View ArticleRemote Desktop Connection UserGroups not allowing access
I have a server running 2008 r2. The server is a member of a domain. I've added the local admins, domain admins, and a domain UserGroup to the list of users allowed to connect to the server. The...
View ArticleAD FS 2.0 confusion
I'm trying to build an ADFS environment with a partner. I downloaded & ran the ADFS 2.0 setup program. I completed the 1st step, where the service is installed, IIS is configured, Powershell is...
View ArticleActive Directory Diagnostics not running in PerfMon
Hello all!I am trying to run Active Directory Diagnostics in Performance Monitor to address an lsass issue in which lsass consumes too much CPU. I opened PerfMon from an elevated Command Prompt and...
View ArticleGPO Delegation for existing GPO's
Hi guys,Im delegating off rights to our support staff and all seems to be fine, my only issue is when dleegating off GPO rights i cant see a method to apply the permissions to already exiting GPO's on...
View ArticleSet-aduser$ error
HI,I am getting below error message when i run below commandPS C:\> Import-Csv -Path c:\Phone.csv | ForEach {Set-ADUser$_.distinguishedName -mobilePhone $_.mobile...
View ArticleDFS domain root permissions
SetupTrust relationship setup between Domain A & Domain B. Domain A has multiple domain root DFS sharesDomain admin A can log on to DC in Domain BCannot map DFS root \\domain.a\root or...
View ArticleSYSVOL and NETLOGON shares missing. Please Help!
Hi guys! We are having some issues with the SYSVOL and NETLOGON shares in our domain controllers and I don't know where to start troubleshooting. I have read some articles and discussions trying to...
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