11:15 PM in Active Directory, Windows Domain by MLK
Description/Problem:
The migration process from Microsoft Small Business Server 2003 to the Microsoft SBS 2008 is not so easy. Sometimes is better to know about this procedure some more information, including practical hints how to solve known issues. This information may save you a lot of time.
Solution:
TechNET.com
Tags: migration, sbs, windows
6:10 PM in Active Directory by MLK
Description/Problem:
Complex overview about components included in the System State Backup for Windows 2000/2003 Server and also Active Directory Backup and Restore process.
Solution:
TechNET.com
Tags: Active Directory, backup, restore, windows
9:52 AM in Active Directory, Windows Domain by MLK
Description/Problem:
The computer account has a password that must match a password stored in Active Directory (AD). If the two passwords do not match, AD cannot authenticate the computer. If this occurs, the computer account password must be reset by a administrator. Resetting the password returns both the password stored on the computer and the password stored in AD to the default value, and enables the computer to be authenticated. This article describe how to reset the password for the computer account via ADSI IADsUser interface.
Solution:
TechNET.com
Tags: Domain, password, windows
9:36 AM in Active Directory by MLK
Description/Problem:
Helpful articles describe who to eliminate lingering objects after you bring back online a Domain Controller or Global Catalog server that has been offline for a long time.
Solution:
KB314282 / KB870695
Tags: Active Directory, objects, windows
9:23 AM in Active Directory, Windows Domain by MLK
Description/Problem:
This article describes a condition that occurs when a domain controller that is running MS Windows 2000/2003 starts from an Active Directory database that has been incorrectly restored or copied into place. This condition is known as an update sequence number rollback, or USN rollback.
Solution:
KB870695
Tags: Active Directory, restore, windows
12:22 PM in Active Directory, Windows Tools by MLK
The Microsoft Active Directory Topology Diagrammer reads an Active Directory configuration and automatically generates a Visio diagram of Active Directory and Exchange Server topology. Short guide line about this tool is available here.
Download: Microsoft Active Directory Topology Diagrammer
Tags: Active Directory, tool, windows
10:15 AM in Active Directory, Windows Domain by MLK
Description/Problem:
This article describes how to remove data in Active Directory after an unsuccessful Domain Controller demotion.
Solution:
KB216498
Tags: dcpromo, Domain, windows
3:12 PM in Active Directory, Windows Domain by MLK
Description/Problem:
This article describes how to delete Distributed File System (DFS) configuration data in the registry and Active Directory. Some more information about DFS are available also here.
Solution:
KB224384
Tags: dfs, windows