Windows LAPS and Legacy LAPS – Key Differences
Windows LAPS (Local Administrator Password Solution) is the successor to the legacy LAPS, offering significant improvements and new features while maintaining some of the core functionalities of its predecessor. Below…
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Windows Server 2025 – Part 7 (Active Directory Hardening)
In today’s world, cybersecurity is not just a necessity; it’s a foundation for your business’s integrity and trustworthiness. One of the key components of this foundation is Active Directory hardening….
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Windows EventLog for Windows LAPS Events
To monitor Windows LAPS (Local Administrator Password Solution) activities in the Windows Event Log, you can track specific Event IDs. Key Windows LAPS Events IDs The following events provide critical…
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Securing Local Administrator Accounts with Windows LAPS: A Get Started Guide for Windows Server Environments
Managing local administrator accounts securely is a critical aspect of maintaining a robust and secure IT environment. With the introduction of the Windows Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) in newer…
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Repairing the Domain Trust Relationship – No Reboot
When managing an Active Directory environment, one of the common issues you might encounter is a broken Domain Trust between a workstation, server and the domain. This can be frustrating,…
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Windows Server 2025 – Part 5 (Active Directory)
How to set up Active Directory on Windows Server 2025? Despite servers being enabled for Entra ID, formerly known as Azure Active Directory, almost all buisness Windows Server installations will…
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Always choose the right DNS / Active Directory domain name for your 2024 home lab
When setting up your home lab and Active Directory, you will have to decide for the domain nameand also for an Active Directory name. Very often you will see recommendation…
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Active Directory – Group Policy Report
If you want to quickly sort or filter the GPOs in the Active Directory by name or by enabled computer or user GPO settings, it is best to use Powershell….
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Active Directory – Check communication (portqueryUI)
Overview With network segmentation, domain controllers often have to configured on a firewall. How do you test, verify and document the functioniality or errors? You often have to run tests,…
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