Active directory or AD is the Microsoft's implementation of LDAP protocol or X.500 standard. Its purpose is manage objects from a network computer and make them avaiable for users and administrators of this network.
3
votes
1answer
30 views
Query Members of an Active Directory Group
So in active directory, there is a group called WebSiteUsers that is being used to permit access to a folder I am hosting via IIS. I was wondering (using DSQuery, ADFind or any freely available ...
0
votes
0answers
11 views
Kerio Connect as alternative to Exchange
I am playing around with the trial of Kerio Connect, as a potential alternative to using Microsoft Exchange. Can you integrate this with Active Directory and sync with Outlook (each users outlook has ...
0
votes
1answer
36 views
Does Microsoft Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) require Active Directory (AD) to run?
Can I set up a VDI with 1 server and many thin clients without setting up Active Directory with a domain controller?
I want to make the thin client setup as easy as possible, i.e. get any Windows PC ...
0
votes
1answer
19 views
Where does MSAD LDAP store the credentials used to authenticate users?
I can browse the user details of an existing LDAP directory using a bind DN and bind password. I cannot find any entry storing the users password. Is it possible that password attributes are hidden ...
0
votes
0answers
13 views
Active Directory RealmFlags trust for delegation
I have a setup with a Samba4 AD server.
I want to mark my AD as trusted for delegation. So when logging in via putty to my linux server I want the kerberos ticket to be delegated. What I have now is ...
-1
votes
3answers
28 views
Binding Outlook to Active Directory users [closed]
I currently have a small business network set up. Running SBS 2011, and Windows 7. I apologize for my minimal knowledge of the subject, but I am looking for a way to have Outlook connected to each ...
1
vote
1answer
18 views
Running Network-Reliant Processes on Startup
I'm in charge of deploying and modifying a bit of in-house software that is meant to run on end-user workstations, which run either Windows 7 or XP SP3. The goal is to maximize the amount of time the ...
0
votes
2answers
18 views
How to PreStore Active Directory Profiles
As commonly known, on a Windows computer connected to a domain, when a user logs into a workstation their profile is stored on the local machine in case connectivity to all domain controllers is lost ...
0
votes
0answers
18 views
Local System account Restricted via GPO in Microsoft XP
f there is a way, to deny local-system account on a client machine to stop services with GPO?. The client is in a domain.
Example, making a anti-virus service that can't be disabled by local-system. ...
0
votes
0answers
11 views
Local System Restricted via GPO in Microsoft OS
If there is a way, to deny local-system on a client machine to stop services with GPO?.
The client is in a domain.
Example, making a anti-virus service that can't be disabled by local-system.
I ...
0
votes
0answers
16 views
user's home folders, best method? (Windows/AD)
Im doing a Active Directory cleanup, as well as cleaning up the file sever serving the corporate shares.
I have always used the method of opening up the Active Directory Users and Computers MMC. ...
0
votes
0answers
32 views
Need Help locking down many networked public computers [migrated]
Does anybody know any type of system lockdown/parental control software that will work for networked machines, with users that may or may have not already setup an account on the local machine?
I'm ...
0
votes
1answer
27 views
How do I change the username and the userprofile path of a domain user?
I have run into an issue with a piece of software we are using where users with a single quote ' in their name is causing the application to crash. I contacted support for the application and they ...
1
vote
0answers
13 views
Adding “Enterprise Admins” group of forest A to “Enterprise Admins” group of forest B [migrated]
First of all, I'd like to point out that this question is purely theoretical. I'm asking it to better understand the nature of different groups in Active Directory.
So, I have created two separate ...
1
vote
0answers
30 views
Configuration of mod_authnz_ldap to work with Active Directory
Please help to find a good tutorial / step by step instructions how to configure mod_authnz_ldap to work with Active Directory (I use Apache 2.2).
Apache provides good documentation, but I want to ...
0
votes
2answers
45 views
Windows 7 user profile resetted at each login
After uninstalling and reinstalling a (buggy) software I'm working on, the following has happened:
When I rebooted and logged in the first time, the whole of my Users folder was wiped out: ...
1
vote
1answer
32 views
Find out my bind DN in a Windows network
I am in a windows network and want to use Linux' LDAP search.
For this I need to find out my DN.
I am already logged in on a Windows computer using Outlook to the exchange server and this one seems ...
1
vote
1answer
53 views
X-Terminals don't show UTF-8 character correctly when using Likewise-Open authentification
I have this really weird problem with X terminal emulators. I want to use UTF-8 and it works everywhere else in my system, but not in graphical terminals. When I start e.g. Urxvt and press öäå-keys it ...
0
votes
0answers
12 views
Same user name in different domains, looking to add company wide UPN siffux [migrated]
Looking to simplify our logon process by adding a UPN suffix.
Currently we use the older standard, domain\username
Looking to move to initial.surname@company
Here is the issue:
We have two ...
0
votes
0answers
12 views
How can an Active Directories OU admin manage DNS alias of a machine in the OU?
I have admin rights to an OU in our Active Directory. I would like to add an alias to a Server 2012 in my OU that is going to be an intranet Web Server. How can I do this? Which tool?
0
votes
1answer
57 views
If I virtualise my work laptop can I use both the virtualised and physical instances [closed]
I'm quite keen to virtualise my work laptop so that I can leave my work device in my bag when I get home and fire up my much nicer and more powerful home PC to continue my work. I know this isn't a ...
0
votes
1answer
37 views
Active Directory : Two accounts same password
Is there a way to have the same password for two accounts.
(Not familiar with AD terms so i m not sure if i use the correct terms).
Thank you
1
vote
2answers
90 views
Is it possible to change the SID of a local user account manually?
Let's say for argument's sake I wish to change the SID of a Windows local user account to one that appears on some hypothetical Active Directory domain. Is that possible? If so, how?
P.S. I don't ...
1
vote
0answers
29 views
Gitorious can not connect to Active Directory (authentication.yml)
I have set up Gitorious. With the local database, everything worked fine.
All my log and configurationfiles are included.
The problem is when I want to visit gitorious.localdomain when I have ...
2
votes
1answer
142 views
Ubuntu 12.10 - How to change login screen to allow login to active directory domain
So, I have an Ubuntu 12.10 machine that has been joined to an active directory domain. However, when the machine turns on and I am presented with a login screen, I cant just type DOMAIN\user. All ...
2
votes
2answers
67 views
Non-domain computer authenticating on a domain computer to use SMB/CIFS shares
Long story short: One of my home servers has a share called "Profiles", in which everyone here has their own folder (of which they can only access) they can use to sync or backup their Windows profile ...
0
votes
0answers
41 views
Can Samba 4 provide the same features as Nitrobit update server and group policy?
Based on my reading I am aware that Samba 4 provides Active Directory support. Does it provide similar features such as the Nitrobit update server as well as group policy engine? If no, are there ...
0
votes
0answers
137 views
No logon servers available to service login request - only for wifi
I'm trying to add a new laptop to the domain at work but have run into a strange issue.
After having added the machine to the Active Directory I am unable to login as any AD-user. They all get the ...
0
votes
2answers
73 views
Why add computers to Active directory domain?
I have been playing around with windows server and Active directory for quite some time. One can simply add a new user in AD and then add the client to the domain. this will create a domain account ...
0
votes
1answer
60 views
Can Windows 7 Home run active directory
I'm working on an asp.net website that uses active directory authentication on login. Until now, I've been developing this site via a machine at work, which has active directory setup, but I now need ...
1
vote
0answers
34 views
The authentication mechanism is unknown
I'm attempting to authorize access to a third party program by checking their credentials against Active Directory using NTLM.
This solution has been working for a long time - as it a rolled out ...
0
votes
1answer
220 views
Mac client on AD domain - individual folder redirection
I'm trying to configure a home network with Windows 2008R2 and Windows 7 / Mac Mountain Lion clients. I have a separate NAS drive, which I want to host all home folders as well as a central store of ...
1
vote
1answer
58 views
Add Windows 7 to local domain [duplicate]
I just setup a domain called foo.local. It is running on an internal network that is being NATed out. The domain controller is running with a static IP address.
How do I get a windows 7 computer to ...
0
votes
0answers
89 views
LDAP computer query failed in Windows 2003 AD. Table does not exists error
I've a VBScript code to get the list of computers from the Active Directory. It works in Win 2008 AD but failed in Win 2003 AD. The below is the script
...
0
votes
0answers
48 views
LDAP / Active Directory with External Users
Context
A company that uses Active Directory for a long time. Previously, admins added Domain Users Group to many resources with read access. It is not realistic to change all this.
A service 'X' ...
0
votes
0answers
23 views
Active directory in windows work station connected to linux server [closed]
I have my client machine installed with Winodws 7 OS. We are planning to have our server installed with linux Server OS.
Now the question is
If i am using linux server will i be able to create ...
3
votes
3answers
146 views
Re-joining a computer to domain
I have a problem with a Windows 7 PC that had been a member of the domain. When I try to logon to this PC with domain credentials I get a message similar to
The trust relationship between this ...
3
votes
1answer
88 views
How to show windows 7 boot screen through active directory
I am experiencing "temporary user profile" errors" on my corporate, "Windows 7 Professional" laptop. Instead of my regular home screen, it shows up as a "black screen".
After logging on through ...
0
votes
0answers
36 views
Backing up Windows 7 Active Directory configuration
I have some computers linked to company X's Active Directory within my company.
How do I backup the AD configuration on Windows 7 so that I can reformat the drives and restore the AD configuration ...
0
votes
0answers
58 views
What ActiveX controls does gmail use in IE9?
Gmail says that ActiveX controls needs to be enabled, whenever I go there using IE9. ActiveX is enabled, but only for approved plugins, and I'm wondering if it's worth approving whatever it needs, or ...
0
votes
0answers
32 views
Lock down guest AD account
Running Server 2012 domain.
Most workstations - Win7 x64.
Have a generic AD account - itsa-guest
On the user I have only allowed it to logon to itsa-pc001
So that takes care of anyone trying to ...
0
votes
1answer
93 views
Logon failure trying to print using Samba
I'm trying to set up a CUPS print server on a Knoppix system for use by Windows clients in an Active Directory domain. So far, I've had success with printing over IPP. Now I want to explore the ...
1
vote
0answers
24 views
Shortcut - Add to DL
I commonly have to add people to a Distribution List using Outlook 2010. This involves 5 or 6 steps, including having to search for the DL then clicking a few buttons. Is there a shortcut I can ...
0
votes
0answers
40 views
Share printer with active directory? [closed]
In Windows Server, if I want that clients can use a printer....
What's the difference between these?
Install a printer server
Deploy printers with Group Policy
Share Printer
Cheers
0
votes
1answer
213 views
Restrict Internet with Active Directory?
What's the best way (with Active Directory or Group Policy) to restrict Internet Access to computers or users, and avoid them to change that settings without an admin password?
Cheers
0
votes
0answers
88 views
How do I use AdFind in Windows 7 to find the any information related to jack@domain.net?
I know that I can use the following
dsquery server -domain server1.domain.net -u jack@domain.net
in Windows Server 2008 to find all AD information with related to jack@domain.net
However, how do I ...
-1
votes
1answer
180 views
How to convert ADC to DC [closed]
Hi my primary domain controller is down due to hard disk crash, ADC is working now but there is no roles transferred to ADC can some please tell me how can i bring my DC back.
Note: DNS was also ...
1
vote
0answers
294 views
Mac roaming profile on a Windows 2008 domain
Have been pointed here by the guys at ServerFault - hoping this is the right forum (it seems to fit in with the guidelines).
I'm setting up a home network with Windows 2008 R2 server. I've configured ...
1
vote
0answers
17 views
finding turned on computers in active directory
How can I check which computers are turned on at the moment and are logged in to my active directory? Or which users are currently logged to AD? I'm using windows 2003
0
votes
0answers
33 views
Changing the membership of an Exchange Server
I have instance running in Amazon VPC, this instance running Windows Server 2008 R2 works as Gateway, VPN server, Active Directory and DNS Server. I followed instructions in the book "Building a ...
