AD Domain ServicesArchitecture & Design

Hyper-V Virtualization: An explanation

February 4, 2021
What you will learn from this article: There are many scenarios where something would need to be tested on a server or a computer machine. In such scenarios, instead of using a physical test machine, it would be better to use a virtual representation of a target machine, so that should anything go wrong, this ‘virtual machine’ can be shut down without affecting the real machine.
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AD Domain ServicesDirectory Objects & Identity Data

Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC) – Part II

February 4, 2021
In part Iof Active Directory Users and Computers, we introduced the Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC) snap-in. We also saw a list of tasks an administrator can perform from the ADUC console and described how to perform a few basic tasks. In this part, we will look at some Active Directory advanced features that will come in handy for an administrator managing users…
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AD Domain ServicesDirectory Objects & Identity Data

Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC) - An introduction and installation guide

February 4, 2021
Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC) is a common tool used by administrators to carry out daily tasks and much more in Active Directory AD. Some of the tasks an administrator can perform with the help of this MMC snap-in are as follows: Create and manage AD objects, such as users, computers, groups, and contacts, along with their attributes. Create Organizational Units (OU)…
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AD Domain ServicesArchitecture & Design

NIST and HIPAA compliance: Remediate risks, address compliance gaps, and ensure PHI integrity

February 4, 2021
As healthcare organizations adopt new technologies, they need to ensure compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). However, one drawback of HIPAA is that the clauses can be very abstract and can leave a lot of room for interpretation. To help healthcare organizations covered by HIPAA bolster their security posture, the Office for Civil Rights released a…
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AD Domain ServicesArchitecture & Design

Active Directory Maintenance Checklist

February 4, 2021
What you will learn from this article: There are so many moving parts related to Active Directory (AD). So, it is important to know how to monitor, report, fix and diagnose issues related to the different supporting technologies. Identifying bottlenecks and resolving them before they cause much harm improves productivity, ensures efficient usage of resources, maintains consistency in data and…
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AD Domain ServicesArchitecture & Design

Active Directory fundamentals, and workgroup vs domain: An explanation

February 4, 2021
What you will learn: Active Directory is a powerful directory service that allows organizations to manage all their resources, apply security configurations, and keep everything organized in one place. In this article, we will get an introduction to Active Directory and how it is structured, take a look at the five services of Active Directory, and then dive into what are workgroups, domains…
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AD Domain ServicesAuthentication & Protocols

NTLM authentication and Kerberos Authentication Protocols Explained

February 4, 2021
What you will learn: A network needs to have security processes put in place to avoid the misuse of its resources. An authentication process goes a big way in identifying whether a person is who they say they are, or a fraud. Active Directory employed the NTLM authentication protocol to securely authenticate its users, which was then succeeded by the Kerberos authentication protocol. In this…
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