Microsoft Active Directory Tools and Troubleshooting
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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
22 Jun 2017
Debug an Active Directory domain join failure on Windows Server
The domain join process typically works without issue. But when a device can't connect to Active Directory, the administrator must seek the culprit from the usual suspects. Continue Reading
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Tip
03 May 2011
Repadmin diagnoses Active Directory replication issues in Windows
Repadmin troubleshoots Active Directory replication issues, but it also includes some commands that Windows administrators might not recognize. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Feb 2011
A closer look at the Ntdsutil command-line tools for Active Directory
Dig into the slew of Ntdsutil commands in Windows Server 2008 and R2 that provide admins with improved Active Directory management. 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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News
27 Apr 2010
Active Directory on your iPhone? There's an app for that
A new iPhone app could help simplify the management of Active Directory-related help desk calls straight from your mobile phone. Continue Reading
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Tip
14 Dec 2009
Fixing lingering object problems in complex Active Directory forests
Lingering objects can provide an inconsistent view of the Active Directory and confuse administrators. Learn how to find and remove them in complex forests. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Jul 2009
Debugging Windows client logon delays: Narrowing the scope
There are several potential causes of slow client logons. The question is, once you find the source, how do you fix it? Continue Reading
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Tip
05 Sep 2008
Troubleshooting Active Directory database errors
While database errors in Active Directory can crop up occasionally, they are usually simple to fix. Check out these troubleshooting tips for when you think your AD database might be corrupted. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Nov 2007
How the DC locator works in Active Directory
The DC locator depends heavily on DNS to not only locate a domain controller with the right role but also to locate one that will be efficient. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Feb 2007
Simple WMI tricks for AD administrators
Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) can be a great asset for Active Directory admins. Expert Gary Olsen offers useful WMI tips and tricks for locating and gathering information from objects in an enterprise. Continue Reading