Clik here to view.
Default Local Groups
Default Local Groups A local group is created and available only on a local, single computer. Windows creates default local groups automatically during installation. These groups have default rights,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
DS Commands – DSADD
Understanding Distinguished Names Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) uses the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP). Every object in AD DS is uniquely identified with a distinguished name...
View ArticleClik here to view.
DS Commands – DSMOD
Modifying Accounts with DSMOD Command You can modify account properties from the command prompt with the dsmod com- mand. The basic syntax is dsmod object-type dn-property property-value The common...
View ArticleClik here to view.
DS Commands – DSGET
Retrieving Information about Objects with DSGET You can use the dsget command to retrieve information about objects. The dsget command is useful when you want to get a list of group members or user...
View ArticleClik here to view.
DS Commands – DSQUERY
Retrieving Information about Objects with DSQUERY You can use the dsquery command to retrieve information about objects in Active Directory (AD). A benefit of dsquery is that you can retrieve multiple...
View ArticleClik here to view.
DS Commands – DSMOVE
You can move accounts to different OUs or containers with the dsmove command. The difficult part about this task is building the DN, but if you’ve mastered the DN, the command is simple. Note: You can...
View ArticleClik here to view.
DS Commands – DSRM
Removing Objects with DSRM Finally, you can remove objects with the dsrm command. The basic syntax is shown in the following table. dsrm Command Comments Delete an object. Dsmove dn -newparent...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Active Directory Partition
Active Directory Partition AD database is stored in one file i.e. ntds.dit. However, the AD database is divided up into partitions for better replication and administration. Different categories of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Garbage Collection Logging Level
When you delete an object from AD, it gets tombstoned i.e. not deleted but stored in tombstone for a period of time in case you want to restore it back (180 days in win 2008 by default). Once 180 days...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Active Directory Database and Log Files
Active Directory files and their functions Ntds.dit Ntds.dit is the main AD database file. NTDS stands for NT Directory Services. The DIT stands for Directory Information Tree. The Ntds.dit file on a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Tools to Troubleshoot DC issues
Tools to Troubleshoot DC issues DCDIAG DCDIAG analyzes the state of domain controllers in a forest or enterprise and reports any problems to help in troubleshooting. Preparing to install or migrate to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Dependency of Active Directory on DNS
DNS Records that are required for proper functionality of Active Directory We know that DNS servers serves more than resolving Name to IP and IP into Name. It is core protocol or you can say daddy of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How Domain controllers are located in windows
How do servers locate a domain controller in a Network? One of the first major tasks a domain member computer has to do when it starts is to locate a domain controller. Generally, this task requires...
View Article