Lost in the noise over the release of the beta 3 build of Windows Server 2008 was this gem: the read-only domain controller, or RODC. Created especially for branch offices or other environments where ...

Although domain controllers can be configured to obtain an IP address from DHCP, it’s best practice to configure a static IP address so that it can be reliably discovered across the network. You may ...

Network automation will allow for greater agility in network services, increased operational efficiency and improved network availability. However due to inconsistent data sources and differing ...

If the hardware behind your domain controllers has become outdated, here's a step-by-step guide to performing a hardware refresh. Although most of the resources on my network are virtual, I have a ...

One of the most helpful native tools for troubleshooting problems with domain controllers is DCDiag. In this article, I will show you the basics of using this helpful tool. DCDiag was introduced early ...

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 ...

I know having multiple PDCs is standard advice, but I am questioning it for a new network I will be setting up soon. It is a very small control network with 5-6 2008R2 servers, probably only 2-3 xp/7 ...

When you log in to a Windows 11/10 domain-joined machine and try to connect to the already mapped drive or multiple client workstations are unable to correctly ...