Add Email Address to user properties
Hi AllI have 900 users here and a Win2008R2 Domain!I simply want to add the external email addresses into the E-MAIL Field in all the users properties. (under Telephone)Is there a way to bulk import...
View ArticlePromote a New 2008 Server to Primary DC
I have an existing 2003 Server Environment. I have recently decided to move to a 2008 Environment. How do I pormote the new 2008 Server to DC and remove the 2003 Server from the Environment. My users...
View ArticleMicrosoft DNS and BIND
I am going to build a network mixed with windows and linux servers. I am going to have Windows 2008 R2 as the S.O.A. for the AD. I am also going to build a BIND server for DNS. What is the best way...
View ArticleUpgrade child Domain controller from server 2008 to server 2008r2
Hello,I need to upgrade our child domain controllers from server 2008 to server 2008 r2. The forrest is not handled by us, it's handled at the county level. I've seen articles about having to run prep...
View ArticleWhat happens when PDC fsmo fails
HiI have 2008 r2 native domainWhat happens if PDF FSMO role fails?Take other DC the time role?What is the impact in clients?Thanks
View ArticleInstall of Server 2012 into 2003 R2 domain and now no replication or schema...
Hi, I have a forest with a parent (domain.local) and 4 child domains (branch1.domain.local, branch2, etc) running Windows Server 2003 R2 SP2.We decided to introduce Windows Server 2012 into it. The...
View ArticleIs Windows server needs to talk with DC from other domain?
Hi,I have server1.DomainA that I need to add a user account from DomainB.DomainA and DomainB have 2 sides trust.GC Dc from DomainA can talk with GC of DomainBMy question is server1.DomainA needs to...
View ArticleGetting rid of a really old server in adsiedit
We were trying to Demote a 2008R2 Server. AD wouldn't let us and gave the error.The operation failed because: Active Directory Domain Services could not transfert the remaining data in directory...
View ArticleLDAPS and Wildcard cert
Hello all,We are going to start using a hosted solution that calls for an LDAP connection to our active directory over the internet. In order to make the connection to AD secure, I have put an RODC in...
View ArticleWebsite hosted on forest 2 unable to authenticate from users on forest 1....
Hello,Firstly, thank you in advance for all the readers who are taking their time to assist all of us with our dilemmas. I have a website hosted on Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise, which sits on one...
View ArticleCorrupt Profiles windows 7 on a 2003 functional level domain with mixed 2003...
Hi,I'm currently having an issue where sometimes users logon and have a black desktop (instead of the default blue Windows), missing control panel icons and incorrect folder redirection settings...
View ArticlePermissions NOT propagating properly
Here's the setup:E Drive |->Share A (Domain Admin Group - FULL - This and all Subfolders & Obj) (ShareA Users Group - FULL - This and all Subfolders & Obj) |-> SubFolder A (Domain...
View Articlead dns reinstall
I have a one dc domain that soemone tried to remove dns on and hosed it upall the fismo roles are intactcan i reinstall the dns create a new ad integrated dns zonewhat is that procedure (what files...
View ArticleADSIEdit does not show all OUs
Hi,We're currently delegating most account management to another team and encountered this problem wherein ADSIedit doesn't show all OUs that they are supposed to see.We've tested this in our PC's...
View ArticleW2003 - Replication Latency Check = errors + tombstone over time/expired...
Hi, I would like to share with you - people more experienced regarding AD subject; let me explain my case. I have one customer with 01 Main Office + 06 branch office where only 03 have its own SERVER...
View ArticleNeed helps Starting and Config Windows Server 2012 DC/DNS
Hi all, I'm calling for help from the forum.After follow this article, i've already installed DC and DNS on the same server successfully.Step-by-Step Guide for Setting Up Windows Server 2012 Domain...
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 ArticleActive Directory does not exist or cannot be contacted
I have just upgraded my Server from Windows Server 2008 R2 to Windows Server 2012 and I get the following error after I have installed AD DS "Active Directory does not exist or cannot be contacted" I...
View ArticleWeb Server in DMZ using Internal Domain Active Directory Certificate Services
I have a web server in the DMZ that is currently using it's own local CA to issue a cert for a web site also hosted locally. I have been requested to issue a certificate from our internal AD...
View ArticleSID Filtering Monitor
Hi, just coming to the end of an AD domain migration from 2003 domain to 2008 R2. Currently SID filtering is disabled to allow cross-domain sid usage but I'm at the point where I want to turn this off...
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