PRC server is unavailable
So,scenario is the following:I have a member server 2008 with SCCM 2007 installed. It is with static IP and is in a given site. The secure channel broke a few days ago. After restart (not performed be...
View ArticleDomain access problems
Hi, my custemer (a retailer) uses 2008 server (domain controller) at their HQ and an XP PC (acting as a store controller) in their store along with cash registers (pos systems) running XP embedded....
View ArticleUser can not connect
Hi,i have created an user account a.bbbb.cccc.domain.com, after i renamed (in the name account not with nename) in abbbb.cccc.domain.com but user can not authenticate.I tried to remove the account and...
View ArticleDOMAIN GPO's
where (by default) are the Default Domain policy and Domain Controller GPOS supposedto be be located?Server/Domain = 2003 are they both to be linked right under the FQDN? these links got...
View ArticleThe DNS server has encountered a critical error from the Active Directory....
Hi All,I have setup a domain running windows server (2012) including the domain controllers.The two DCs seem to be behaving strangely. I have had a number of DNS issues, which I have resolved. Now, I...
View ArticleFSMO Role Seizure - PDC Emulator Role fails to seize.
I am having an issue with a Server 2008 R2 Domain Controller. Originally my site had 2 DC's, a Server 2008 DC, Server A, (Original Server), and a Server 2008 R2, Server B, (Newer Server). Both...
View ArticleAside from GPOs, what changes occur when joining a Domain?
We have a client using banking software that appears to be affected by domain user profiles, but not local user profiles. I've blocked GPO inheritance for the user and PC, but the issue persists. Ideas...
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How to enter a Service Principal Name (SPN) in the Subject Alternative Names...
When I request to create a new certificate, I have to be able to enter a service principal name like host/server.foo.com. I know how to enter the dns, for example, like san:dns=server.foo.com in the...
View ArticleDNS Error 4013. No DNS address showing on second server. Initial...
Hi,Just promoted a server to replicate the main DC and everythings seems ok apart from the DNS.When looking at the zones from the second server the DNS zones show no content like it hasnt been...
View ArticleIssues with members of account operators group in Active Directory inability...
All: There is a subset of users that belong to a security group that cannot reset their own password. This security group is a member of account operators. They can reset passwords for other users...
View ArticleQuery on ADLDS
I have bit idea on ADLDS, previously that is ADAM. I know how to install & configure the ADLDS.Could anyone provide a live example for ADLDS which I can test in my test lab & watch how the...
View ArticleLDAP Client Sessions
HII have several DCs with "LDAP Client Sessions" above 100 and I'd like to know:1) How can I know where that sessions come from2) How can I reset or logoff that sessions.Thank you very much!Alberto
View ArticleCIFS SPN Missing
My domain does not have a SPN for CIFS/mydomain.com. My DC is throwing ErrorCode: KDC_ERR_S_PRINCIPAL_UNKNOWN. There are a number of windows workstations on the domain that are trying to use this...
View ArticleWhere Domain Controller should to live ?
We have two servers with Windows Server Std 2012. On both of them installed HyperV role, and running domain controllers in virtual environment. On these DC there is errors in logs, because disk write...
View ArticleI am getting "APPCRASH" error while opening objects through Active Directory...
Hi Friends,I am getting "APPCRASH" error while opening object through Active Directory Administrative Center in Windows 7. Please find the below logs details for more information.Could you please any...
View ArticleAnonymous logon
On looking at my logs, I see several entires like this...Log Name: Security Source: Microsoft-Windows-Security-Auditing Date: 12/10/2012 3:41:56 PM Event ID: 4624 Task...
View ArticleAD Permissions on a specific User Attribute: ms-Exch-Extension-Attribute-5...
HiI would like to use the following attributes "ms-Exch-Extension-Attribute-5" & "ms-Exch-Extension-Attribute-6"for RADIUS software use.RADIUS will simply insert a serial number on the field for...
View ArticleHealthchecks of AD - issues
Do any of you do independant healthchecks/technical audits of active directory setups for clients/partners? I just wondered if you come across any common issues in design weaknesses/maintenance...
View ArticleHow to Ad user Account in windows server 2008 R2
Hello One of my top managment user account got deleted from active directory.When i tried restoring it is not allowing me to restore and gives me below error message Restore-ADObject : Illegal modify...
View ArticleUnderstanding XP and Win7 client DNS updates
Hi,I'm trying to understand how some of the DNS registration updates work between Domain member client PC and the AD infrastructure when not on the local LAN, but on a routed LAN.I've a simple 3 DC (no...
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