How Hybrid Identity with Azure Active Directory (AD) Works (Explained). First of all, Hybrid Identity is essential when an on prem Active Directory needs to be extended to the Azure Active Directory environment. Organizations implement this to modernize their existing IT infrastructure. This helps in management and employees’ demand to access sensitive organizational data. Please […]
Install and Configure DHCP Server on Windows Server is essential for managing network IP addresses. Well, DHCP allows administrators to automatically assign IP addresses to clients on the network, reducing the amount of manual configuration required. This service helps ensure that clients communicate with each other and access network resources. Well, installing and configuring a […]
Install and Configure DNS Server on Windows Server. Surely, to install Domain Name System (DNS) on Windows Server is straightforward. Still, it is essential to understand DNS and how it works to set up a robust and effective DNS infrastructure. That includes installing DNS and creating and managing our first DNS records. Also Read Active Directory […]
SSPR: Enable Azure Active Directory Self-Service Password Reset. Firstly, Self Service Password Reset (SSPR) is a feature of Azure Active Directory that allows you to reset your password in the event of a forgotten password or account lockout. Without the need of calling the IT staff. Shall we start the article SSPR: Enable Azure Active […]
How to Find and Export Azure AD Users with PowerShell. Beginning in June 2023, we must use the Get-MgUser cmdlet to retrieve and export Azure AD users. We import the Get-MgUser command in the Microsoft Graph SDK for PowerShell. It enables us to communicate with all Microsoft Services via a single endpoint. We store all […]
How to Check Active Directory Replication Status Health. Active Directory (AD) replication is an essential process that ensures data consistency across all domain controllers (DC) in an organization. If replication is not functioning correctly, it leads to various issues, including authentication failures and data inconsistencies. In this article, we discuss and test how to check […]
Find Active Directory Users with Expired Password (PowerShell). Are you responsible for managing passwords in your Active Directory (AD) environment? One crucial task is to identify users whose passwords have expired, as these users will no longer be able to log into their accounts until they reset their passwords. This article shows you how to […]
How to Join Computer to Domain using PowerShell. Active Directory (AD) is a technology that thousands of businesses rely on daily. We must join computers to an AD domain to take advantage of AD. However, we need to realize there are many ways to do that, some better than others. This article teaches us how […]
Create Active Directory Exchange Reports with PowerShell. Microsoft Exchange is a popular email server software used by businesses and organizations worldwide. One of the key features of Exchange is the ability to generate reports on various aspects of the server and its usage. These reports provide valuable insights into the performance and health of the […]
Create Active Directory Security Reports with PowerShell . Firstly, securing an Active Directory (AD) environment is essential for several reasons. First and foremost, Active Directory is a central component of many organizations’ networks and contains a wealth of sensitive information about users, computers, and other network resources. If this information were to fall into the […]