The Active Directory PowerShell module is part of the Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) in all Windows Operating Systems.It is a set of PowerShell cmdlets that imparts flexibility in managing Active Directory.
While AD management is possible using the native GUI-based tools like Active Directory Users and Computers console, installing the Windows Active Directory PowerShell Module…
How to resolve an AD account lockout issue
July 19, 2022
Have you ever been frustrated why your account is getting locked out frequently in active directory? If your AD account keeps getting locked out, then you have come to the right place.
Account lockouts are the biggest problem experienced by Active Directory (AD) users. They also account for the highest number of calls to IT support. Apart from users forgetting their login credentials, using a…
The OSI model: What it is and how you can use it
April 5, 2022
Developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in 1984 when network computing was at its nascent stage, the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model is the visual representation of how information interacts with different mediums—hardware and software components—within a network. OSI is a framework for vendors to standardize the interoperability between devices and…
How to change the NTFS and share permissions
February 14, 2022
Managing permissions is crucial for IT admins to ensure security and control access to files and folders. This guide explains how to modify NTFS and sharing permissions, which are both important but function differently. NTFS permissions control local access to files and folders on the disk, while share permissions manage access to shared folders over the network. Here’s how you can manage both…
Managing shared resources
December 1, 2021
Introduction
When sharing resources in a common network, the biggest concern is delegating access levels to those resources. Permissions management is a critical security process since any pitfalls can make the organizations prone to data breaches. For example, consider a scenario where a new sales employee joins an organization. They need to be provided with access to things like sales…
Integrating AD with LDAP
December 1, 2021
Introduction
Active Directory (AD) is a directory service that stores information about objects on the network in a logical and hierarchical manner. Administrators control and manage access to network resources based on the permissions assigned to the AD user role. Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) is a simplified version of the Directory Access Protocol (DAP). LDAP’s primary…
Migrating AD from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2016
December 1, 2021
Active Directory (AD), a service provided by Microsoft, functions as a central database for securely storing and managing information about user accounts, groups, applications, and other critical resources. It primarily functions as a directory service for Windows domain networks. Windows Server 2016, the eighth version of Windows Server operating system, was launched in 2016. In comparison to the…
Active Directory Groups: An explanation
August 12, 2021
What are Active Directory groups?
Active Directory is a Microsoft technology that is used to implement directory services. It is a feature of the Windows Server and one of the most popular on-premise directory services, which provides functionalities to store and handle directory information. A collection of Active Directory objects is called an Active Directory Group. They may include users…
What is Azure Active Directory?
August 12, 2021
Azure Active Directory: Introduction
Azure Active Directory is a multi-tenant, cloud-based directory and identity management service provided by Microsoft. It offers identity and access capabilities for applications running in both Microsoft Azure and in an on-premises environment. It is the foundation for Office 365 and other SaaS applications; users are allowed to sign in and access the…
What you will learn:
An organization will consist of multiple employees, devices, contacts, and large amounts of data. It would need to sort all these resources and information in a structured manner for easy access, and also secure its resources. This is where directory services come into play. A directory service categorically arranges all the resources in a structured and hierarchical manner…
