AD Sites & Services Settings
Hi,There are two domain controllers in our environment: Server-AD01 (at SiteA) & Server-AD02 (at SiteB); we would like to verify that the AD Sites & Services settings have been set correctly....
View Articledynamically linked auxiliary class and ADUC issue
Hi,I have just extended an 2008 based active directory schema in a lab environment with a single domain controller.the goal was to add a new dynamically linked auxiliary class and assign it to specific...
View ArticleThe security database on the server does not have a computer account for this...
This problems exists in the below Environment ForestA, has been around awhile, has one domain Called DomainQ ForestC, is new, has one domain called DomainR ForestC has a one way transitive trust to...
View ArticleDeploy DFS to large enterprise
What is the best way to deploy Distributed File System (DFS) to a large enterprise where you want user folders created for all domain accounts? Is there a script or powershell script to create the...
View ArticleThe directory service was unable to allocate a relative identifier
Hi All,We are getting the following error message on our Small Business Server 2003 running Active Directory"Windows cannot create the new object because:the directory service was unable to allocate a...
View ArticleCustom Attributes monitoring that are no longer in use in Active Directory
We have several custom attributes in Active Directory that should no longer be in use. We looking for a native solution to detect any system which may still be reading from, or writing to, these...
View Articlethe last login Value is showing greater than PasswordLastSet date
Hi When we are running a script find inactive users, it shows below out put which is confusing can you please let us know how can the lastlogon value be greater than passwordlastset...
View ArticleDNS Issue
Hi Experts,we have single domain and we do have 5 sites. in 5 sites we have 5 additional domain controller and our primary domain controller is located in one of sites. now we facing dns issue like ....
View ArticleRoaming profiles on per-DC basis
Hello,I'm working on rolling out a new infrastructure, but i have some unique requirements...I have two networks, one is an "airgap" the other is an internet connected network. I would like to manage...
View Articleregarding USN number of AD object
I saw the same AD user object in different DCs and those USN are different.I heard DC use USN to judge which AD object changes are latest and distriute latest update to other DCs.But how does it work...
View ArticleScript to create Multiple OUs in Active directory in Windows Server 2008
Hi All,I am in search of script to create Multiple Organisation Units in Windows Server 2008 Active Directory.As a requirement i need to create 250 + OUs as part of AD restructuring, which take a...
View ArticleConsiderations for upgrading Server 2008 R2 Domain Controller to Server 2012
Hello Everyone,I am a software developer using Microsoft products with a BS in Computer Science, so I have a decent background. I am capable, but relatively new to server management. Let me say thank...
View ArticleBest Tool to manage AD
Hi!May i know which is the number one software to manage Active Directory? Is it Manage Engine AD manager or some other?Secondly, which is the best tool to send messages to domain users. Winxp and win7...
View ArticleDC Diag on all other Domain Controllers / sysvol issue
I had domain controllers on server 2012 and they were working great. I had some isses with DC01 and ended up forcing it to demote and then seized the roles to DC02.I am promoted dc01 back and it is...
View ArticleDHCP
Hello FriendsPlease tell me how to configure DHCP Server On Win 2008, How To Block Website Through DHCP.Thanks & Regards Amit Kumar | EDP Dept.| Indus Weir Industries Limited | FF-42 | 3rd Floor |...
View ArticleSome questions on AD.
Hi,I have looked at this article re fsmo role placement (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/223346). Some questions which have arised from it :1) The article says add more replicas, but then also says,...
View ArticleNTFRS and/or DNS Issues
We are having issues setting up a new domain controller and cannot get the NETLOGON and SYSVOL shares to appear. Any advice would greatly be appreciated.ENVIRONMENT:Domain: mydomain.domainDC01 (Domain...
View ArticleMove Branch domain to Primary DC
Dear Sir,There is a requirement for moving branch domains to primary DC and then will be deployed an ADC in primary Site. What are the limitations and consideration when moving? Also if you can provide...
View ArticleDemoted domain controller still showing in AD Sites & Services with...
Hello everyone,We have one domain and in it, 3 sites. We are in process of demoting Windows Server 2003 domain controllers.At Site1, we have 3 domain controllers, 2 Windows Server 2008 R2s and 1...
View ArticleFrom which DC could we verify trust relationship ?
From which DC could we verify trust relationship ?From only DC which has some FSMO role or , any DCs are usable to validate trust relationship ?
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