Setup Folder Redirection Through Group Policy
Hello All - I am having a rough time applying Group Policy to test users for Folder Redirection. I have applied a policy to redirect folders (desktop, documents) etc. to a NAS device that is on the...
View ArticleAD replication issues - a ghost object on one RODC
Hello everyone.One of the RODC has a "ghost" site object under AD Sites and Services.This RODC has been problematic from start. After running some scheduled replication tests I found that the site...
View ArticleExchange 2010 - retiring an old DC and introducing a new DC
In our environment, we have one Exchange 2010 server (with all roles consolidated) and two DC's. One of the DC's is physical and we would like to virtualize it. From what I understand, best way to...
View ArticleNeed a script to find AD user's password expiration date.
Hello All, I need a script to find the list of users password expiration date and to check whether they are disabled. I found the script which will export all AD users and their password expiration...
View ArticleOpen Port 631
I've set up a CUPS server on CENTOS to act as a gateway and it works fine if I install the printer using:http://XX.XX.XX.XX:631/printers/printernameBut can not get it to work...
View ArticleRedoing entire folder directory permissions
Has anyone ever had to redo permissions on an entire file directory? The previous IT Tech and current manager just dumped all users and computers into two separate OU's and assigned users to...
View Articledesktop group policy
So I am attempting to create a group policy forcing the background to be a specific wallpaper as well as locking the desktop and removing all desktop shortcuts They will be admin accounts, but due to...
View ArticleComputer-side Policies not applying to new computer in existing OU
I work at a school and we recently upgraded from server 2003 to 2012 (well, 6 months ago). All of the OUs, accounts, GPOs were migrated over and seem to be working fine.A few weeks ago, I re-imaged...
View ArticleLooking for printer script
Can You help me to create a BAT script to search for printer in AD with their serial number
View ArticleIE 11 - Group Policy
Hi,I have a 2008 r2 server, I use for citrix. I am unable to set any IE 11 settings in the Group Policy editor.Group Policy editor is installed on that server, as is IE 11. I thought that the adm files...
View Articleproper way to remove a dead domain controller
Good morning,I've been searching and unfortunately I can't word my searches to save my life today. Could someone point me to a step by step proper way to remove a domain controller from AD ... which...
View ArticleGroup policy object missing for internet settings IE10 and IE9
I am trying to set a default home page on my XP & 7 clients with group policy on my Windows 2008 R2 x64 server, and I seem to be missing the option to set it for IE9 and IE10 browsers (see...
View ArticleEnabling Folder Redirection through Group Policy
I have setup folder redirection in GP and applied the GPO to the test container. I have applied the redirection settings for Windows Server 2000-2003, XP etc. For some reason when I login to the 2003...
View ArticleAny Way to Shorten the Length of Time a Windows Client Looks For a DC on Login?
I have been adding my army of remote laptops to the domain (they used to be stand-alone). One thing that I get complaints on is the amount of time it now takes to login.I am assuming this is because...
View ArticleAdding users to security group via email address
Hi All,Quick question:Is there some way to use Net Group, or another cmd/powershell to bulk add users to security groups using only their email address?I was using something like:@echo offFOR /F...
View ArticleGPO password policy doesnt work
Good morning,We have changed the password policy to expires after 150 days yesterday on the 2008 r2 FSMO server, we have other DCs in 2003.I have checked my user last change password date and it was...
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GPO Deployed shortcuts not deployed consistently
I am trying to deploy a number of shortcuts (to websites) and files (RDP Links) via GPO, this should be simple, but the results are proving very inconsistent.On some computers they all appear just fine...
View ArticleGPO Question
Is it possible to create a GPO that disables certain user accounts temporarily lets say during off peak hours and then enables them back during peak hours?
View ArticleHow to setup LDAP for contacts
I've got a bunch of Yealink phones and softphones that need a way of retrieving contacts. Should I use OpenLDAP or Active Directory (Win2008 r2 domain controller)?
View Articlewho created a user
I have a windows 2008AD and need to know who created a user in the AD.Is there a powershell command that will tell me this?
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