“PowerShell, Active Directory & IT Automation Simplified”
In Part 1, we automated Group Policy Object (GPO) backups using PowerShell and Task Scheduler. Backups alone are valuable—but their real power comes from visibility. Auditors don’t ask if you back up GPOs.They ask: “Show…
Estimated read time: 12–15 minutes. Why time drift in AD is a big deal Active Directory authentication depends on correct time. Kerberos has a strict tolerance window; when clocks drift, you get failed logons, random…
📌 IntroductionMicrosoft Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS) is a free tool that enhances security by automatically managing local administrator passwords on domain-joined computers. This guide will walk you through the installation and configuration of LAPS…
Renewing a certificate in a Windows RADIUS server involves several steps. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you through the process:1. Generate a New Certificate RequestOpen the MMC (Microsoft Management Console):Press Win + R, type…
This error typically occurs when the Web Application Proxy (WAP) is unable to authenticate with the ADFS server. Here are some common causes and troubleshooting steps:Possible Causes:Service Account Password Expiry or MismatchThe WAP server authenticates…
The "trust relationship between this workstation and the primary domain failed" error typically means that the secure channel between the client (your Windows Server 2008 R2 machine) and the domain controller (DC) is broken. This…
Renewing an Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) certificate involves multiple steps, depending on which certificate you are renewing. The impact on users depends on the type of certificate being updated.Types of ADFS CertificatesService Communications Certificate…
1. Choose a Reliable Time SourceYou can use NTP (Network Time Protocol) servers from a reliable provider such as:Microsoft NTP servers: time.windows.comNIST (U.S. Government): time.nist.govSingapore NTP servers: sg.pool.ntp.org 2. Configure the PDC Emulator to Sync with…
