How to prompt user regards to password policy requirement
Hi all, I would like to seek your help on this as i can know how can i notify all domain users on the Password Policy Requirements when they change the password wrongly and a notification will notify the users for example below. Example : 1) total of 6 alpha numeric characters 2) 1 letter [...]
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| October 7, 2010 6:41 PM
Active Directory, Password policy, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 Administration, Windows Server Security
Hi all, I would like to seek your help on this as i can know how can i notify all domain users on the Password Policy Requirements when they change the password wrongly and a notification will notify the users for example below. Example : 1) total of 6 alpha numeric characters 2) 1 letter [...]
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| October 7, 2010 6:41 PM
Active Directory, Password policy, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 Administration, Windows Server Security
Monitoring SMART hard drive status via Active Directory
Can we monitor SMART hard drive status via Active Directory or via SpiceWorks to know before a potential hard drive failure? How would this work. Client machines are XP and 7.
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| November 2, 2011 8:43 PM
Active Directory, HARD drive, Hard drive failure, Hard drives, Monitoring software, Spiceworks, Windows 7, Windows XP
Can we monitor SMART hard drive status via Active Directory or via SpiceWorks to know before a potential hard drive failure? How would this work. Client machines are XP and 7.
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| November 2, 2011 8:43 PM
Active Directory, HARD drive, Hard drive failure, Hard drives, Monitoring software, Spiceworks, Windows 7, Windows XP
Active Directory 2003 backup
Can you backup your AD schema? What is best practice for backing up Active Directory 2003? Is there any difference in backing up 2008?
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| November 8, 2010 8:38 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory 2003, Active Directory 2008, Active Directory backup, Active Directory Backup and Restore, Backup hardware
Can you backup your AD schema? What is best practice for backing up Active Directory 2003? Is there any difference in backing up 2008?
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| November 8, 2010 8:38 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory 2003, Active Directory 2008, Active Directory backup, Active Directory Backup and Restore, Backup hardware
Active Directory password policy
We have just changed our password policy. We want to audit which passwords are in violation of the new policies before it is time to have them change them again. Can we force passwords in violation to request a change of password?
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| September 30, 2010 7:41 PM
Active Directory, Password policies, Password policy, Security in 2010
We have just changed our password policy. We want to audit which passwords are in violation of the new policies before it is time to have them change them again. Can we force passwords in violation to request a change of password?
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| September 30, 2010 7:41 PM
Active Directory, Password policies, Password policy, Security in 2010
Moving active directory from one server to another
Hello I would like some assistance, i am changing hardware and as such i would like to know how i go about moving the active directory users from 1 server to another. The old server is windows 2003, DC and DNS. The new server is already set to be a DC and DNS. the domain [...]
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| October 6, 2010 8:07 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory migration, DNS, Domain Controller, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 migration
Hello I would like some assistance, i am changing hardware and as such i would like to know how i go about moving the active directory users from 1 server to another. The old server is windows 2003, DC and DNS. The new server is already set to be a DC and DNS. the domain [...]
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| October 6, 2010 8:07 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory migration, DNS, Domain Controller, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 migration
Import AD data from CSV file to 2003 ad
We have 3500 new ad users. How can we import their usernames, full names, phone numbers, email addresses from a CSV file.
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| September 28, 2010 4:14 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory 2003, Active Directory Users, AD, CSV, Windows, Windows Server 2003
We have 3500 new ad users. How can we import their usernames, full names, phone numbers, email addresses from a CSV file.
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| September 28, 2010 4:14 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory 2003, Active Directory Users, AD, CSV, Windows, Windows Server 2003
Group policy across Windows OSes
we want the same desktop, browser settings and screen saver on all Windows XP, 2000 Pro and Windows 7 computers. Can we do this using group policy? What settings need to be tweaked or do we need to set it up on an existing machine and clone the settings?
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| September 27, 2010 3:43 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory 2003, Group Policy, Windows, Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows XP Professional
we want the same desktop, browser settings and screen saver on all Windows XP, 2000 Pro and Windows 7 computers. Can we do this using group policy? What settings need to be tweaked or do we need to set it up on an existing machine and clone the settings?
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| September 27, 2010 3:43 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory 2003, Group Policy, Windows, Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows XP Professional
Configure the home directory in Active Directory 2003?
How do we appropriately configure the home directory in a 2003 AD structure? What will it save to the home directory and is this beneficial? Will this slow us down?
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| September 28, 2010 8:34 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory 2003, Home Directory, Windows, Windows Server 2003
How do we appropriately configure the home directory in a 2003 AD structure? What will it save to the home directory and is this beneficial? Will this slow us down?
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| September 28, 2010 8:34 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory 2003, Home Directory, Windows, Windows Server 2003
Auditing Windows servers for low disk space on a 2003 domain.
I want to audit about 200 servers for low disk space. The servers are using Windows 2000, 2003 and 2008. What is my best bet for doing this easily? The reporting machine can be any of the servers or a XP or 7 workstation.
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| November 9, 2010 4:12 PM
Active Directory, AD, Auditing, Disk space, Windows, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 Domain
I want to audit about 200 servers for low disk space. The servers are using Windows 2000, 2003 and 2008. What is my best bet for doing this easily? The reporting machine can be any of the servers or a XP or 7 workstation.
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| November 9, 2010 4:12 PM
Active Directory, AD, Auditing, Disk space, Windows, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 Domain
Setting up a backup AD server.
what is the proper method of setting up a second AD server for backup and load balancing? What needs to be setup and what is the proper procedure?
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| September 21, 2010 4:11 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory backup, AD, Backup Server, Load balancing, Windows, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2
what is the proper method of setting up a second AD server for backup and load balancing? What needs to be setup and what is the proper procedure?
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| September 21, 2010 4:11 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory backup, AD, Backup Server, Load balancing, Windows, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2
Active directory group policy for printing permissions
We have a color printer on AD. We want normal users to only be able to print black and white and managers/exec users to be able to choose. How can we set this up?
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| November 30, 2010 3:18 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory Groups, Group Policy, Printing, Windows, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2
We have a color printer on AD. We want normal users to only be able to print black and white and managers/exec users to be able to choose. How can we set this up?
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| November 30, 2010 3:18 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory Groups, Group Policy, Printing, Windows, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2
Extended ACL
How do I create an ACL for: Allow inbound HTTP requests to the www.yzcorp server. Add info: The www.yzcorp.com website at 10.0.1.2 is registered with the public DNS system at IP address 209.165.200.246 permit tcp any 209.165.200.246 eq www is not working.
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| December 16, 2010 1:21 PM
Access Control List, ACL, ACL Manager, Active Directory, Cisco, Packet Tracer, Security in 2010, Servers
How do I create an ACL for: Allow inbound HTTP requests to the www.yzcorp server. Add info: The www.yzcorp.com website at 10.0.1.2 is registered with the public DNS system at IP address 209.165.200.246 permit tcp any 209.165.200.246 eq www is not working.
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| December 16, 2010 1:21 PM
Access Control List, ACL, ACL Manager, Active Directory, Cisco, Packet Tracer, Security in 2010, Servers
Multiple Active Directory User Accounts per User
Is there anything wrong with having multiple active directory accounts for one user? For example, one account with restricted rights and a second account with administrative rights.
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| September 17, 2010 5:34 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory Administration, Active Directory Users
Is there anything wrong with having multiple active directory accounts for one user? For example, one account with restricted rights and a second account with administrative rights.
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| September 17, 2010 5:34 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory Administration, Active Directory Users
Scanning for upgrades to Windows 7
How can we survey our network to determine what if any computers can be upgraded from Windows Vista to Windows 7? Is there a tool to scan or will we need to run an application on each one? We have AD and can push something out using group policy if this will help.
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| September 17, 2010 3:25 PM
Active Directory, Group Policy, Group Policy management, Windows 7, Windows 7 deployment, Windows XP
How can we survey our network to determine what if any computers can be upgraded from Windows Vista to Windows 7? Is there a tool to scan or will we need to run an application on each one? We have AD and can push something out using group policy if this will help.
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| September 17, 2010 3:25 PM
Active Directory, Group Policy, Group Policy management, Windows 7, Windows 7 deployment, Windows XP
Active directory will not let me add email accounts when creating users
when i try to create new accounts on my domain in active directory I can make them but my active directory skips the step that allows me to add them to my exchange server and make the email account. i just installed active directory on this computer and i am able to make email account/ [...]
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| September 21, 2010 7:02 AM
Active Directory, Active Directory Users, Exchange, Exchange user settings, Windows, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP SP3
when i try to create new accounts on my domain in active directory I can make them but my active directory skips the step that allows me to add them to my exchange server and make the email account. i just installed active directory on this computer and i am able to make email account/ [...]
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| September 21, 2010 7:02 AM
Active Directory, Active Directory Users, Exchange, Exchange user settings, Windows, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP SP3
Windows 2003 Guest Account for AD. Strictly Web Browsing.
We want to set up a guest account strictly just for web browsing. How should that be configured in ad? How can we make sure that the user has no rights to other network objects? We do not want them to change the password or have any settings remembered.
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| September 15, 2010 5:21 PM
Active Directory, Windows 7, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows XP
We want to set up a guest account strictly just for web browsing. How should that be configured in ad? How can we make sure that the user has no rights to other network objects? We do not want them to change the password or have any settings remembered.
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| September 15, 2010 5:21 PM
Active Directory, Windows 7, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows XP
How can I setup 2008 AD password complexity in Active Directory?
Where can I configure password complexity settings using group policy on a 2008 active directory network?
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| September 21, 2011 5:19 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory 2008, AD, Group Policy, Password Complexity, Windows, Windows Server 2008
Where can I configure password complexity settings using group policy on a 2008 active directory network?
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| September 21, 2011 5:19 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory 2008, AD, Group Policy, Password Complexity, Windows, Windows Server 2008
Password complexity rules for passwords in existence for Active Directory
I do not want users to be able to change their passwords on their own. But I do want to require password changes every 180 days. How can I set this up in Active Directory 2003?
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| November 8, 2012 5:18 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory 2003
I do not want users to be able to change their passwords on their own. But I do want to require password changes every 180 days. How can I set this up in Active Directory 2003?
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| November 8, 2012 5:18 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory 2003
Outlook 2010 + global address book in Active Directory
Can we have a global address book in AD that will let users in Outlook choose network users email addresses? Can this be done?
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| September 15, 2010 3:50 PM
Active Directory, AD, Global address book, Outlook 2010, Windows
Can we have a global address book in AD that will let users in Outlook choose network users email addresses? Can this be done?
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| September 15, 2010 3:50 PM
Active Directory, AD, Global address book, Outlook 2010, Windows
How do you handle new machines joined to your domain?
How do you handle new machines joined to your domain? Do you have scripts in place and GPs to automate most of your new machines setup? Can you share them with us
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| October 30, 2010 3:48 PM
Active Directory, AD, Group Policy, Windows, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 Group Policy Objects, Windows XP
How do you handle new machines joined to your domain? Do you have scripts in place and GPs to automate most of your new machines setup? Can you share them with us
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| October 30, 2010 3:48 PM
Active Directory, AD, Group Policy, Windows, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 Group Policy Objects, Windows XP
