The 2nd Thing to Enable in Every AD – Protect object from accidental deletion
Protect object from accidential deletion is your 1st line of protection, if you value your OU structure. The checkbox “Protect object from accidental deletion” stops both accidental deletes and moves….
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The First Thing to Enable in Every AD – Active Directory Recycle Bin
The Active Directory Recycle Bin is not a “nice-to-have” in 2025 — it’s mandatory. It allows fast, attribute-preserving recovery of deleted AD objects without the pain of authoritative restores. It…
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Automation using Group Policy – Background
Automation using Group Policy is most likely the easiest step in your environment for custimzation. In one of the latest Blog articles we looked into “Group Policies and Group Policies…
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Group Policies and Group Policies Preferences (2025)
For Group Policies the time between Windows Server 2022 and Windows Server 2025 had a focus to move Group Policies and Group Policies Preferences towards being code-driven solution rather than…
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Homelab – Build a robust DNS foundation – Part 2 using Technitium DNS Server on Windows
Let’s create an improved version of the Technitium DNS server for Windows. Some time ago, I wrote a DNS guide to help you get started with your home laboratory. This…
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Azure Arc – ReservedResourceName issue Onboarding
On premise and Azure naming conventions and reserved resource names do collide, when you do an Azure Arc Onboarding with an ReservedResourceName error. It is important to remember the Azure…
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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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