Replication for a Windows Domain Controller (2003, 2008, 2012)
If you would like to avoid using the AD Sites and Services GUI to force replication across your domain controllers, consider the script below. Save this as a .bat file …
Creating A Windows 2012 Or 2012R2 Domain Controller
With Windows 2003 nearing end-of-life, it is becoming more imperative to upgrade to a newer operating system. For many IT admins, this is a great opportunity to start upgrading infrastructures …
Promoting A Windows 2012R2 Server To Domain Controller
Once a Windows 2012 or Windows 2012R2 has had the Active Directory Domain Services role installed, the domain controller must be promoted to a domain controller. This article outlines the …
Transferring FSMO Roles To Another Active Directory Controller
How to Transfer FSMO Roles To transfer FSMO roles via the Windows GUI, you will need access to the following three Active Directory snap-ins: Active Directory Schema (Schema Master Role) Note: The …
Migrating DHCP Part 1: Installing a DHCP Server on a Windows 2012/2012R2 Server
Although Microsoft Windows Server 2003R2 went end-of-life on July 14, 2015, many business are still mid-process of upgrading to newer operating systems. Similar to installing 2003/R2 and 2008/R2, a 2012 …
Configure a multiscope DHCP server to work with VLANs on Windows Server 2012
In order to take advantage of the full capabilities of LAN segmentation (VLAN), you need to properly configure a DHCP server with different scopes (multiscope setup). Windows Server offers a …
How to share printers via Group Policy (GPO)
One great advantage of using Active Directory Domain Services is the possibility to share a printer in just a few clicks with a group of computers or users. Since Windows …
How to add a Backup Domain Controller to an existing Active Directory Domain
An Active Directory Domain with a unique Primary Domain Controller (PDC) is something that you should not rely on. A hardware failure can make your day a really bad one …
How to deploy (and/or remove) software packages via GPO
One of the greatest advantages of having an Active Directory Domain is the possibility to deploy software packages via GPO (Group Policy Object). Software deployment is crucial in business environments …
Configure a Radius server on Windows Server to authenticate Cisco VPN users
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) allows to connect to a private network through the Internet, from anywhere in the world. It may be very helpful to business users willing to …