Directory Services


Aiiiiieeeeee!

A small change to Windows Server 2008 can prevent most admins from making this all-too-common lament.

Net Some Users

Back to the good ol' days and the Net User command to get some info on users quickly.

Take Command of GPO Processing

Apply policies throughout your network without requiring users to reboot or log off their systems.

An Inheritance You can Do Without

Here's how to check and enable permissions inheritance for user objects in AD.

Fast GPO Backups

Back up those objects faster than a speeding bullet.

Robocopy Port Problem

Here are the ports that you’ll need to open on a firewall for Robocopy replication.

Piping with DSQUERY

Manually typing in FQDNs? Take the shortcut instead.

Easy Local Group Membership Enumeration

Need to know who are members of each local administrator’s group? Here’s a script that can help.

No More Clicky-Clicky

Administer the ADUC through the command line tools. First up: DSADD

Microsoft and VMware Debut New Virtualization Offerings

The virtualization marketplace heated up this week with announcements from both Microsoft and chief competitor VMware. Both announcements came at VMware's VMworld conference in Los Angeles.

Microsoft’s Novell Deal -- What’s It All About

Analysis: Once bitter rivals now working on a peaceful relationship in business and desktop realms.

Microsoft, Novell Join Forces

Longtime rivals will work to make Windows and Linux work more smoothly for business customers.

Administrator Password Frightfest

Here’s one other aspect of local administrator password management that may scare you.

Conspiracy Theory -- Virtual Vista

Here are some of the common pitfalls with installing and running Vista and Longhorn inside of VMware VMs.

Troubleshooting Tips for Virtual Server 2005

Handful of small tips for working with Virtual Server 2005

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