Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
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Add a domain user to a group in another domain in another forest
Hello - I have a query here. How do I add a user - usera from a domain in a forest to another domain in another forest. Scenario - usera is in x.local forest, groupa is in x.local. DC of domain/ forest - y.local has WriteProperty access on groupa. I want…
asked 2024-05-15T11:16:09.3166667+00:00
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Haribabu, Santosh (Chennai)
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commented 2024-05-23T15:59:03.66+00:00
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Daisy Zhou
19,436
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LSA Auditing
Hi All I have the following requirement to enable (Enforce LSA Auditing) through GPO on all my servers. I have an OU with a couple of test VMs, and I have created a GPO and enabled the two policies below: Computer Configuration > Administrative…
asked 2024-05-20T19:43:17.6+00:00
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Glenn Maxwell
10,351
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accepted 2024-05-23T12:22:36.9533333+00:00
Glenn Maxwell
10,351
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How to configure auto-login to One drive for users on On-Prem AD joined devices?
Hi All, I have received requests from users to sync their files and folders directly to the OneDrive app. The users want that once they log in to the On-Prem AD joined workstations, they automatically get logged in to the OneDrive Application and their…
asked 2024-05-22T13:38:57.0066667+00:00
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Manesh Appukkuttan
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commented 2024-05-23T08:47:37.35+00:00
Manesh Appukkuttan
20
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I am getting error, When I am trying to update the GPO by executing gpupdate /force.
Hi Experts, I have applied the GPO to disable windows auto update and Trying to update the GPO. But I am getting below error while I am trying to update the GPO. "Windows failed to applied the {F312195E-sD90-447A-A3F5-08DFFA24735E) settings .…
asked 2024-05-21T06:21:54.51+00:00
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Jimmy Afflick
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commented 2024-05-23T07:02:51.35+00:00
Daisy Zhou
19,436
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How to Retain User Settings When Converting from a Local Account to an AD Account?
Hi there, I would like to know if we can retain the same settings and configuration of the account profile when converting from a local account to an AD account. Is there any migration tool available for this conversion?
asked 2024-05-23T06:29:58.9166667+00:00
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Eva Cheong
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answered 2024-05-23T06:55:22.54+00:00
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Hania Lian
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Do i really need CAL licenses to have Active Directory?
Do we need to purchase user/device CALs for those users/devices that will be managed by Windows Server? In other words, do we need to purchase both the Microsoft Server core license + the user/device CALs license? I have googled around saying that it is…
asked 2024-05-14T10:33:02.0666667+00:00
Eva Cheong
46
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accepted 2024-05-23T06:11:46.13+00:00
Eva Cheong
46
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Unable to Read/Write B2C Custom Domain Settings in Entra Admin Center
I'm following along the Azure Add your custom domain name steps and trying to navigate to the Settings>Domain name. I have global admin for the tenant which is also linked to an active subscription But there is no Setting under Identity.
asked 2024-05-01T19:40:46.8366667+00:00
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Trevor Westin
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commented 2024-05-23T06:02:31.08+00:00
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Shweta Mathur
28,201
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Screen Saver & GPO
I've created a screen saver to be run across the domain, and placed in C:\Windows\System32 of the domain controller. Then I created a GPO and enabled screen saver in User Configuration > Policies > Administrative Templates > Control Panel >…
asked 2024-05-22T17:23:08.94+00:00
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Soar
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answered 2024-05-23T03:01:55.5066667+00:00
Karlie Weng
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We have plan to move on-premise AD to Entra ID, how to move the windows file server to Entra ID?
We have a plan to move on-premise AD to Entra ID. The target is: Remove all local AD DC servers, move devices/users to Intune/Entra ID, all users have M365 now. Move on-premies fileservers to the cloud Join Windows servers (on AWS) to Entra ID The…
asked 2024-05-20T20:14:24.8533333+00:00
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Peter Huang
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commented 2024-05-22T21:09:48.2633333+00:00
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Damon Villar
60
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Forwarding Windows Server firewall logs to other location like syslog server?
Would it be possible to forward or configure the Windows server firewall logs to a SIEM or SYSLOG server? Currently, using the official method through Group Policy only allows me to create the log on a specific server locally.…
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
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Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,012 questions
Windows Network
Windows Network
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.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
670 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.
1,752 questions
Windows Server PowerShell
Windows Server PowerShell
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.PowerShell: A family of Microsoft task automation and configuration management frameworks consisting of a command-line shell and associated scripting language.
5,418 questions
asked 2024-05-22T14:03:53.0433333+00:00
EnterpriseArchitect
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answered 2024-05-22T19:23:23.9733333+00:00
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Rich Matheisen
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asked 2021-08-12T09:53:34.983+00:00
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Arjinggo D Shira
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edited the question 2024-05-22T16:52:38.4233333+00:00
Arjinggo D Shira
6
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On Premise Server Using Azure AD?
Hi, I've recently purchased a server running 2022. My plan with this is to run VM's for RDS users. We currently run an Azure only estate where we have Azure AD running all our computers & email logins etc. I need help understanding how I can use…
asked 2024-05-14T11:16:43.18+00:00
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Joshua Porter
20
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accepted 2024-05-22T11:11:49.24+00:00
Joshua Porter
20
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Modify Office's settings via Registry/GPO
Good afternoon! In your company, you’re using Office 2016 Professional Plus. Recently, you’ve collected all the user configurations to create group policies. While some settings could be changed using Administrative Templates, there are still some that…
Office
Office
A suite of Microsoft productivity software that supports common business tasks, including word processing, email, presentations, and data management and analysis.
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Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,337 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,012 questions
Windows Server PowerShell
Windows Server PowerShell
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.PowerShell: A family of Microsoft task automation and configuration management frameworks consisting of a command-line shell and associated scripting language.
5,418 questions
PowerShell
PowerShell
A family of Microsoft task automation and configuration management frameworks consisting of a command-line shell and associated scripting language.
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asked 2024-05-20T07:39:15.9966667+00:00
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Andrés Jiménez
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answered 2024-05-22T10:30:56.7+00:00
Andrés Jiménez
0
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How to administer Windows 11 Enterprise computer to allow local user sign-in via MS 365 credentials?
Hi all, I work for a small non-profit organization and am entirely new to IT and system administration. I am beta-testing computer configuration on a Windows machine that I have upgraded to the Windows 11 Enterprise operating system. I have created MS…
asked 2024-05-10T15:48:24.2266667+00:00
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Administrator
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commented 2024-05-22T09:59:35.9366667+00:00
Shweta Mathur
28,201
Reputation points Microsoft Employee
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Is is possible to make code token shorter?
Hello, we are experiencing an issue with our Azure Static Web App related to the length of the redirect URL generated by the login.microsoftonline.com authentication process. The response includes a long code token in the redirect URL…
asked 2024-05-22T07:57:06.0633333+00:00
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Ondrej Mikulin
0
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asked 2024-05-22T07:57:06.0633333+00:00
Ondrej Mikulin
0
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Multiple Shortcuts for Same Folder
Hi, All of my domain pcs are having two shortcuts on their desktop screens for the same folder after I created a group policy for it. Any suggestions? Thanks.
asked 2024-05-22T07:48:01.66+00:00
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create share
646
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asked 2024-05-22T07:48:01.66+00:00
create share
646
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"BitLocker Recovery" tab disappeared from Server 2019 ADUC
We've got a pair of 2019 DCs. Until this week, we were able to see BitLocker recovery keys for our assets in ADUC. That tab is just gone now. It's not a GPO issue. Our Group Policy doesn't even allow endpoints to encrypt until after the recovery key has…
asked 2024-05-21T20:46:23.2766667+00:00
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Logan Jones
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edited an answer 2024-05-22T02:17:22.98+00:00
Hania Lian
9,041
Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer
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AzureAD group membership
Hi All In our hybrid environment, all users are initially created on-premises and then synced to Azure AD. I've created five security groups within Azure AD. Specifically, I've granted ownership of these five AD groups to a user, let's call them user1.…
asked 2024-05-10T05:37:17.0433333+00:00
Glenn Maxwell
10,351
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accepted 2024-05-21T19:54:57.64+00:00
Glenn Maxwell
10,351
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5 answers
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Unable to join Windows Server 2022 to domain using Microsoft Entra domain services
I am trying to join my Windows Server 2022 to my domain using Microsoft Entra domain services. However, I am unable to find the correct DNS server addresses to join my device to the domain. I have searched online extensively but have not found any useful…
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Can you virtualize all domain controllers in your organization?
Can you have all of your domain controllers in your environment virtualized. Once upon a time I recall it was recommended at least 1 DC be physical, is that still the case or has Azure changed how that works?
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