Computerworld

Active Directory mistake: Moving domain controller objects into a child OU of the domain controller is unsupported

In two previous articles (here and here) I shared some classic Active Directory mistakes people have made that got their companies into serious trouble. Here’s another mistake that on the face of it ...
TechRepublic

You shouldn’t change domain controller network settings, but here’s how to do it if you must

You shouldn’t change domain controller network settings, but here’s how to do it if you must Your email has been sent Active Directory domain controllers (DCs) are probably the most change-averse ...
Redmond Magazine

Hyper-V and the Cloneable Domain Controller

Sounds funny, but believe it or not, it's real. Since its release in Windows Server 2012, Hyper-V supports cloning of Domain Controller VMs. Cloning may seem an incredibly naughty task for a domain ...
Network World

Introducing the New Active Directory Domain Services in Windows Server 2008 R2

Windows Server 2008 introduced the most significant changes to Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) since its inaugural release in Windows 2000 Server. Microsoft has continued along this path with ...
Forbes

9 Best Practices To Secure Your Microsoft Active Directory

It's impossible to fully guarantee the safety of IT infrastructure against cyberattacks. Still, leaders can take initiative to prevent security breaches from occurring via the implementation of the ...