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Five quick links: top five Active Directory tips of 2012
In 2012, admins were interested in Group Policy and Windows Server 2012 when it came to Active Directory. These are the top tips. Feature
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IT Quiz: Test your Active Directory knowledge
It pays to know about Active Directory. Test your knowledge with a quick quiz. Quiz
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Start here: a guide to Active Directory
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Introducing Active Directory to Windows PowerShell
In this month's Scripting School column, Christa Anderson breaks down the process of using PowerShell to create or manipulate data in Active Directory. Scripting School
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How to Cheat at Managing Windows Server Update Services -- Chapter 6, 'Administering WSUS Servers'
If you manage a Microsoft Windows network, you probably find yourself overwhelmed at times by the sheer volume of updates and patches released by Microsoft for its products. Microsoft's recently released Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) is desig... Book Chapter
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Expert picks: Favorite downloads
Want to know what the experts stash in their favorite downloads toolbox? From desktop management to server management tools, our experts share their preferred downloads and explain why they are so valuable to them. Article | 07 Sep 2006
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Reading computer names from Active Directory
You can save substantial time by running a script that connects to remote computers by name or as part of an Active Directory domain. This month's scripting column explains how. Article | 14 Nov 2005
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Reading computer names from a file
You can save substantial time by running a script that connects to remote computers by name or as part of an Active Directory domain. This month's scripting column explains how. Article | 14 Nov 2005
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Connect scripts to remote computers: Summary
You can save substantial time by running a script that connects to remote computers by name or as part of an Active Directory domain. This month's scripting column explains how. Article | 14 Nov 2005
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Scripting School: Connect scripts to remote computers
You can save substantial time by running a script that connects to remote computers by name or as part of an Active Directory domain. This month's scripting column explains how. Article | 14 Nov 2005
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Using WSH Controller
You can save substantial time by running a script that connects to remote computers by name or as part of an Active Directory domain. This month's scripting column explains how. Article | 14 Nov 2005
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Taking computer names as arguments
You can save substantial time by running a script that connects to remote computers by name or as part of an Active Directory domain. This month's scripting column explains how. Article | 14 Nov 2005
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Tuning the environment with WshShell
SearchWinSystems.com's monthly scripting column gives valuable advice to both newbies and experienced admins. This month, expert Christa Anderson explains how to read the Registry and record the value of a key in the Event Viewer. Article | 05 Oct 2005
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Readers' Choice admin tool winner: Hyena
We recently asked SearchWinSystems.com readers to tell us what their favorite admin tools are -- the utilities that make their jobs easier and that they just couldn't live without. Article | 28 Sep 2005
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Windows Server 2003 'R2' beta on standby
Testers will be able to download the public beta of the warm-up for Longhorn after Microsoft works out some administrative kinks. Article | 28 Apr 2005
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The top five Group Policy PowerShell commands
The GUI is great for some things, but these scripts will help make your Group Policy administration much more efficient. Tip
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Alternative PowerShell commands for Active Directory management
While Microsoft has added many new cmdlets for PowerShell 2.0, admins can also use additional options from Quest Software and other outlets when working with Active Directory. Tip
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Inside the new PowerShell 2.0 commands for Active Directory
Windows Server 2008 R2 comes with a bevy of new PowerShell cmdlets for managing AD. Here is a rundown of the key commands, with details on how they work and when to use them. Tip
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Scripting domain controller installations: A must for Server Core
DC installation scripts have always been around, but only now are admins likely to use them. Learn how to install a DC from the command line in Windows Server 2008. Tip
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Windows scripting secrets for disk quota management
Despite improvements made to disk quota management, Windows Server 2003 does not include any built-in reporting tools. Fortunately, admins can use a simple script to create reports on disk space usage. Tip
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Getting to know the read-only domain controller for Windows Server 2008
One of the most common questions surrounding the new Active Directory technologies for Windows Server 2008 involves the read-only domain controller. Active Directory expert Laura E. Hunter breaks down the key details of the RODC and how it can increa... Tip
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AGDLP reduces account management, permissions management headaches
AGDLP is a practice that can greatly reduce your administrative headaches related to account management and permissions management. Tip
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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. Tip
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Automate Active Directory tasks with scripts
Scripting can be very useful in automating Active Directory tasks. This tip provides a consolidated script that demonstrates a number of Active Directory related tasks you can automate using VBScript. Tip
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Remove NT fault-tolerant disk sets before upgrading to Win2003 Server
If you have classic NT fault-tolerant disk sets, you must remove them prior to upgrading to Windows Server 2003. Tip
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Redeploy application to client machines using SMS
Can I redeploy the same application to client machines using System Management Server? Is it allowed, or is it a limitation? Ask the Expert
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Tracking users' Web site visits
An admin reports that his company's Internet connection slows down considerably at times. He wants to know how to monitor which Web sites his users are going to and when. Ask the Expert
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Restrict Internet usage for users
How can I restrict the usage of the Internet when our DHCP server supplies all the necessary IPs including gateway and DNS? I tried to put 0.0.0.0 as proxy setting in local Group Policy in the Internet connection, but they still can browse the Intern... Ask the Expert
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Getting 'access denied' error with wireless router
I have a PC running XP Pro connected by cable to a router and a laptop running XP Pro connected by WiFi to the router. Both the PC and the laptop can see each other and they both have permissions set for File & Printer Sharing. The PC can access th... Ask the Expert
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Restoring local administration rights when DC password is lost
The local administration has gone and no one knows what the DC password is (Windows 2003). The local administration password was reset but now the account has very limited access. This admin wants to know how to restore those local administration rig... Ask the Expert
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Does WinXP load files in a specific order?
When Windows XP starts up, does it load all the files it needs to get itself to a standard desktop in a linear order? If so, how can I check the order of those files? Ask the Expert
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Displaying group permissions within a network
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Secondary controller can't access primary controller
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What is the solution for a faulty RAID controller and hard drive?
Learn best practices for fixing a faulty hard drive or RAID controller. Ask the Expert
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Need help with Remote Desktop on Windows 2000
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Five quick links: top five Active Directory tips of 2012
In 2012, admins were interested in Group Policy and Windows Server 2012 when it came to Active Directory. These are the top tips. Feature
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The top five Group Policy PowerShell commands
The GUI is great for some things, but these scripts will help make your Group Policy administration much more efficient. Tip
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IT Quiz: Test your Active Directory knowledge
It pays to know about Active Directory. Test your knowledge with a quick quiz. Quiz
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Start here: a guide to Active Directory
guide
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Alternative PowerShell commands for Active Directory management
While Microsoft has added many new cmdlets for PowerShell 2.0, admins can also use additional options from Quest Software and other outlets when working with Active Directory. Tip
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Inside the new PowerShell 2.0 commands for Active Directory
Windows Server 2008 R2 comes with a bevy of new PowerShell cmdlets for managing AD. Here is a rundown of the key commands, with details on how they work and when to use them. Tip
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Scripting domain controller installations: A must for Server Core
DC installation scripts have always been around, but only now are admins likely to use them. Learn how to install a DC from the command line in Windows Server 2008. Tip
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Introducing Active Directory to Windows PowerShell
In this month's Scripting School column, Christa Anderson breaks down the process of using PowerShell to create or manipulate data in Active Directory. Scripting School
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Windows scripting secrets for disk quota management
Despite improvements made to disk quota management, Windows Server 2003 does not include any built-in reporting tools. Fortunately, admins can use a simple script to create reports on disk space usage. Tip
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Getting to know the read-only domain controller for Windows Server 2008
One of the most common questions surrounding the new Active Directory technologies for Windows Server 2008 involves the read-only domain controller. Active Directory expert Laura E. Hunter breaks down the key details of the RODC and how it can increa... Tip
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About Microsoft Active Directory Scripting
Our Active Directory scripting topic page features tools and tips for IT administrators looking to extend their administrative skills for Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 and other operating systems. Be sure to check out our tips on Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) tricks for Active Directory administrators and secrets for simplifying Active Directory LDAP scripting.