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LDAP queries used to search for objects (computers, users, groups) in the Active Directory database according to specific criteria. You can use several tools to perform an LDAP query against …

In this article, we will look at how to transfer (or seize) one or more AD FSMO roles from one domain controller to another. You can use both the Active …

With Active Directory Group Policies, you can automatically connect shared network printers to computers and/or users with just a few clicks. An assigned network printer will automatically appear in the …

Let’s look at how to log on to Windows with a local account instead of a domain account. When you enter a user name on a sign-in screen of a …

You can use Group Policy Preferences (GPP) to centrally manage registry keys, parameters, and their values on domain computers in Active Directory. This article shows how to use Group Policy …

A common misconception, especially with new Windows system administrators, is they should log in to the domain controller server to manage the Active Directory. I’ve seen organizations where even the …

Domain user passwords are an important part of the security of your Active Directory domain. An AD system administrator can manage domain password policies using Group Policy Objects and Password …

Some commands or tasks require elevation, meaning they must run in the context of an administrator. Such is true with PowerShell scripts, too. Running PowerShell scripts as an administrator means …

Knowing what programs are installed on your computer is helpful in many scenarios. From simply doing an inventory, troubleshooting, and removing unused or unwanted applications, there are many ways to …

A clean Windows 10 or 11 operating system with the default settings is blocking the execution of unsigned PowerShell scripts. This means that if you try to run the PS1 …