Microsoft Active Directory Security
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Quiz
17 Oct 2018
Can this Active Directory quiz stump you?
How much do you know about Active Directory? Find out with this Active Directory quiz on the service's basics, structure and capabilities. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Apr 2018
Azure AD B2B offers a secure way to grant external access
Organizations that open up their resources to external users can restrict access using the Azure AD B2B service with minimal effort on the part of the administrators. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Sep 2010
Auditing AD administrators with Windows 2008 R2's Event Viewer
When it comes to admin rights, knowing who you can trust is not always easy. But while auditing limitations won’t do you any favors, new features in R2’s Event Viewer can help. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Aug 2010
Sysinternals RAMMap utility sheds new light on Windows memory usage
RAMMap, one of the latest offerings from Sysinternals, provides an in-depth overview of server memory usage that can't be matched by native Windows programs. Continue Reading
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News
02 Dec 2009
What is Next Generation Active Directory?
Naturally, any new Active Directory developments are sure to cause admin ears to perk up. So what exactly is this next-generation AD and what does it mean? Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Aug 2008
Branch office security: Pros and cons of read-only domain controllers
Windows administrators have long wondered whether or not to use domain controllers for authentication in remote branch offices. In this tip, learn about the pros and cons of domain controllers in Windows environments and how read-only domain controllers can improve security in your organization. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Mar 2007
Fix USB audio problems like sputtering or glitching
USB audio often suffers from sputtering or glitching— playback riddled with clicks and pops. The bitstream is being interrupted, and the cause is hardware-related. Continue Reading
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News
19 Jan 2005
Active Directory Products of the Year
See which Active Directory-focused products earned top honors in TechTarget's annual Windows Products of the Year rankings. Continue Reading
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News
10 Sep 2004
Book excerpts: Administrative shortcut guide to active directory security
Written by authors Derek Melber and Dave Kearns, this e-book shows you how to apply group policies in which order and based on what criteria, create effective group policy design and implementation, overcome the lack of auditing functionality in MS tools, create best practices for delegating control in AD, and use the best AD practices. Continue Reading