On the surface, Active Directory groups are a simple and straightforward way to manage identities (users and/or computers) and assign permissions. Users or computers are added as group members, and ...

Active Directory (AD) is an excellent file and folder permissions, security, and management tool. It allows administrators to give permission to access specific folders to specific users. Simply put, ...

Since Active Directory is a core feature of Windows Server, we can install it from the Server Manager. So, to install Active Directory, follow the steps mentioned below. After installing the role, you ...

You need to run dcpromo and tell it to make a secondary domain controller in an existing domain. Once it's all done it will reboot the machine and then you can use your domain login.

A key pillar of the shift to zero-trust architectures for cybersecurity is identity and access management. It’s crucial for organizations’ IT security teams to know who is on their networks and to ...

In our Active Directory domain, we’d like to manage users and groups from a workstation rather than from the server. How can I get the Active Directory Users and Computers application into my XP ...

PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ManageEngine, the real-time IT management company, today announced the addition of the password policy enforcer in ADSelfService Plus, its integrated self-service ...

I recently completed a book on Windows Server 2008 where I highlight at the end of each chapter the features coming in Release 2. I was especially curious about four Active Directory features, so ...

I have a custom console with a load of admin stuff in it, and I fnd right-click/Run As... works just fine for me from the Quick Launch toolbar.