Microsoft Entra lifecycle workflows Part 02 – How to synchronize value for employeeHireDate attribute from on-premises Active Directory ?
In my previous blog post, I explained how we can automate JML (Joiners/Movers/Leavers) process by...
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Tag: Active directory
Step-by-Step Guide: Active Directory Migration from Windows Server 2008 R2 to Windows Server 2022
Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Operating system reached the end of their support cycle on the 14th of January 2020. Because of this many organizations wanted to migrate away from these legacy operating systems....
Read MoreStep-by-Step Guide : Migrating AD CS from Windows Server 2008 R2 to Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2008 R2 extended support ended on 1/14/2020. This raised interest in migrating various Windows Server Roles from Windows Server 2008 R2 to latest. I thought it will be useful to do step-by-step guide to migration...
Read MoreStep-by-Step Guide: Active Directory Migration from Windows Server 2008 to Windows Server 2019
As you may already know, Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 products reached End of Extended support on 1/14/2020. So if your Active Directory is running on Windows Server 2008, It is time to look for upgrade options. In this blog...
Read MoreStep-by-Step Guide to Active Directory “Protected Users security group”
The Protected Users security group was introduced with Windows Server 2012 R2 and continued in Windows Server 2019. This group was developed to provide better protection for high privileged accounts from credential theft...
Read MoreStep-by-Step Guide to Restrict Azure AD Administration portal
In order to manage Azure AD, we use Azure Active Directory option in https://portal.azure.com. By default, any user under Azure AD can access this option event they do not have a Directory role. In my demo setup, I have a user...
Read MoreStep-by-Step Guide to Migrate from Active Directory 2012 R2 to Active Directory 2019 (PowerShell Guide)
Windows server 2019 was available for public (GA) from early oct 2018. In past i have written many articles about domain migrations by covering different Active Directory versions. So, it is time me to write about AD 2019...
Read MoreMVP for Last 6 Years
I am glad to announce that I have been awarded with MVP award by Microsoft for 6th consecutive time. It is a true honor to be a part of such a great community. I got my first award back in 2014 under Active Directory category....
Read MoreHow Active Directory Authentication Works?
AD DS security is key for any environment as it is foundation of identity protection. Before look in to improvements of AD DS security in an environment, it is important to understand how Active Directory authentication works...
Read MoreGroup Policy Security Filtering
Group Policy can map to Sites, Domain and OUs. If group policy is mapped to OU, by default it will apply to any object under it. But within a OU, Domain or Site there are lots of objects. The security, system or application...
Read MoreActive Directory Replication Status Review Using PowerShell
Data Replication is crucial for healthy Active Directory Environment. There are different ways to check status of replication. In this article I am going to explain how you can check status of domain replication using...
Read MoreManage Active Directory Permissions with Delegate Control method
In one of my previous post I explained how we can manage AD administration privileges using ACLs. If you didn’t read it yet you can find it using...
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About Me
I am Dishan Francis. I’m a Cyber Security Consultant at Microsoft. I’m a dedicated and enthusiastic information technology expert who enjoys professional recognition and accreditation from several respected institutions. I am maintaining this blog for last 11 years. This includes more than 400 articles already. These are mainly about Microsoft Active Directory Service and Azure Active Directory Service. I also blog about different Azure services. If you need further help on subject matters, feel free to contact me on rebeladm@live.com. Also to get latest updates, follow me on twitter @rebeladm
Mastering Active Directory, Third Edition
I am glad to announce the release of my new book “Mastering Active Directory – 3rd Edition”. It is available for purchase worldwide now For more info….