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LAPS GPO's are not found within GPM

I am working to implement LAPS. The domain controller has been updated with the latest rollup. When I navigate to Computer>admin templates>system> There is no LAPS folder. I already checked %windir%\PolicyDefinitions\ and the ADMX file…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,341 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,014 questions
asked 2024-05-22T14:42:12.3833333+00:00
James M 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-23T22:16:06.5+00:00
Heath Durrett 486 Reputation points
3 answers

WARNING: The object "AD Account" has been corrupted, and it's in an inconsistent state. The following validation errors happened:

The following validation errors happened: WARNING: The property value username is invalid. The value can contain only 'a', 'b', 'c', 'd', 'e', 'f', 'g', 'h', 'i', 'j', 'k', 'l', 'm', 'n', 'o', 'p', 'q', 'r', 's', 't', 'u', 'v', 'w', 'x', 'y', 'z', 'A',…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,014 questions
Exchange Server Management
Exchange Server Management
Exchange Server: A family of Microsoft client/server messaging and collaboration software.Management: The act or process of organizing, handling, directing or controlling something.
7,413 questions
asked 2021-03-25T00:00:21.313+00:00
Hamzeh Smadi 1 Reputation point
answered 2024-05-23T18:27:56.6366667+00:00
Ryan Fogle 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Windows 2012 R2 DC to Windows 2022 DC Migration

Dears We're planning Domain Controller migration from 2012 R2 to 2022. We have 2 DCs 2012 R2 that must be migrated on 2 others DC 2022. We'll keep the same IP of old DCs because of dns dhcp settings on all of our devices We do not have this patch…

Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,545 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,341 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,014 questions
Windows Server Management
Windows Server Management
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Management: The act or process of organizing, handling, directing or controlling something.
423 questions
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Migration: The process of making existing applications and data work on a different computer or operating system.
411 questions
asked 2024-05-09T08:35:17.7333333+00:00
A Ska 241 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-23T16:40:49.85+00:00
A Ska 241 Reputation points
1 answer

Add a domain user to a group in another domain in another forest

Hello - I have a query here. How do I add a user - usera from a domain in a forest to another domain in another forest. Scenario - usera is in x.local forest, groupa is in x.local. DC of domain/ forest - y.local has WriteProperty access on groupa. I want…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,014 questions
asked 2024-05-15T11:16:09.3166667+00:00
Haribabu, Santosh (Chennai) 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-23T15:59:03.66+00:00
Daisy Zhou 19,586 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

LSA Auditing

Hi All I have the following requirement to enable (Enforce LSA Auditing) through GPO on all my servers. I have an OU with a couple of test VMs, and I have created a GPO and enabled the two policies below: Computer Configuration > Administrative…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,520 questions
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,408 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,341 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,014 questions
Windows Server Security
Windows Server Security
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
1,754 questions
asked 2024-05-20T19:43:17.6+00:00
Glenn Maxwell 10,451 Reputation points
accepted 2024-05-23T12:22:36.9533333+00:00
Glenn Maxwell 10,451 Reputation points
1 answer

How to configure auto-login to One drive for users on On-Prem AD joined devices?

Hi All, I have received requests from users to sync their files and folders directly to the OneDrive app. The users want that once they log in to the On-Prem AD joined workstations, they automatically get logged in to the OneDrive Application and their…

Windows 10
Windows 10
A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.
10,869 questions
OneDrive
OneDrive
A Microsoft file hosting and synchronization service.
880 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,014 questions
asked 2024-05-22T13:38:57.0066667+00:00
Manesh Appukkuttan 20 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-23T08:47:37.35+00:00
Manesh Appukkuttan 20 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

I am getting error, When I am trying to update the GPO by executing gpupdate /force.

Hi Experts, I have applied the GPO to disable windows auto update and Trying to update the GPO. But I am getting below error while I am trying to update the GPO. "Windows failed to applied the {F312195E-sD90-447A-A3F5-08DFFA24735E) settings .…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,341 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,014 questions
Windows Server PowerShell
Windows Server PowerShell
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.PowerShell: A family of Microsoft task automation and configuration management frameworks consisting of a command-line shell and associated scripting language.
5,418 questions
PowerShell
PowerShell
A family of Microsoft task automation and configuration management frameworks consisting of a command-line shell and associated scripting language.
2,188 questions
asked 2024-05-21T06:21:54.51+00:00
Jimmy Afflick 40 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-23T07:02:51.35+00:00
Daisy Zhou 19,586 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

How to Retain User Settings When Converting from a Local Account to an AD Account?

Hi there, I would like to know if we can retain the same settings and configuration of the account profile when converting from a local account to an AD account. Is there any migration tool available for this conversion?

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,014 questions
asked 2024-05-23T06:29:58.9166667+00:00
Eva Cheong 46 Reputation points
answered 2024-05-23T06:55:22.54+00:00
Hania Lian 9,196 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Do i really need CAL licenses to have Active Directory?

Do we need to purchase user/device CALs for those users/devices that will be managed by Windows Server? In other words, do we need to purchase both the Microsoft Server core license + the user/device CALs license? I have googled around saying that it is…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,014 questions
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server Licensing
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Licensing: Rules, regulations, and restrictions that define how software can be used and distributed.
26 questions
asked 2024-05-14T10:33:02.0666667+00:00
Eva Cheong 46 Reputation points
accepted 2024-05-23T06:11:46.13+00:00
Eva Cheong 46 Reputation points
1 answer

Unable to Read/Write B2C Custom Domain Settings in Entra Admin Center

I'm following along the Azure Add your custom domain name steps and trying to navigate to the Settings>Domain name. I have global admin for the tenant which is also linked to an active subscription But there is no Setting under Identity.

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,014 questions
Microsoft Entra External ID
Microsoft Entra External ID
A modern identity solution for securing access to customer, citizen and partner-facing apps and services. It is the converged platform of Azure AD External Identities B2B and B2C. Replaces Azure Active Directory External Identities.
2,687 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
19,952 questions
asked 2024-05-01T19:40:46.8366667+00:00
Trevor Westin 26 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-23T06:02:31.08+00:00
Shweta Mathur 28,201 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
1 answer

Screen Saver & GPO

I've created a screen saver to be run across the domain, and placed in C:\Windows\System32 of the domain controller. Then I created a GPO and enabled screen saver in User Configuration > Policies > Administrative Templates > Control Panel >…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,014 questions
asked 2024-05-22T17:23:08.94+00:00
Soar 106 Reputation points
answered 2024-05-23T03:01:55.5066667+00:00
Karlie Weng 15,281 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

We have plan to move on-premise AD to Entra ID, how to move the windows file server to Entra ID?

We have a plan to move on-premise AD to Entra ID. The target is: Remove all local AD DC servers, move devices/users to Intune/Entra ID, all users have M365 now. Move on-premies fileservers to the cloud Join Windows servers (on AWS) to Entra ID The…

Azure Files
Azure Files
An Azure service that offers file shares in the cloud.
1,189 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,014 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
19,952 questions
asked 2024-05-20T20:14:24.8533333+00:00
Peter Huang 20 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-22T21:09:48.2633333+00:00
Damon Villar 60 Reputation points
1 answer

Forwarding Windows Server firewall logs to other location like syslog server?

Would it be possible to forward or configure the Windows server firewall logs to a SIEM or SYSLOG server? Currently, using the official method through Group Policy only allows me to create the log on a specific server locally.…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,341 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,014 questions
Windows Network
Windows Network
Windows: A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
670 questions
Windows Server Security
Windows Server Security
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
1,754 questions
Windows Server PowerShell
Windows Server PowerShell
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.PowerShell: A family of Microsoft task automation and configuration management frameworks consisting of a command-line shell and associated scripting language.
5,418 questions
asked 2024-05-22T14:03:53.0433333+00:00
EnterpriseArchitect 4,896 Reputation points
answered 2024-05-22T19:23:23.9733333+00:00
Rich Matheisen 45,261 Reputation points
0 answers

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Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,014 questions
asked 2021-08-12T09:53:34.983+00:00
Arjinggo D Shira 6 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-05-22T16:52:38.4233333+00:00
Arjinggo D Shira 6 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

On Premise Server Using Azure AD?

Hi, I've recently purchased a server running 2022. My plan with this is to run VM's for RDS users. We currently run an Azure only estate where we have Azure AD running all our computers & email logins etc. I need help understanding how I can use…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,341 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,014 questions
Microsoft Entra
asked 2024-05-14T11:16:43.18+00:00
Joshua Porter 20 Reputation points
accepted 2024-05-22T11:11:49.24+00:00
Joshua Porter 20 Reputation points
1 answer

Modify Office's settings via Registry/GPO

Good afternoon! In your company, you’re using Office 2016 Professional Plus. Recently, you’ve collected all the user configurations to create group policies. While some settings could be changed using Administrative Templates, there are still some that…

Office
Office
A suite of Microsoft productivity software that supports common business tasks, including word processing, email, presentations, and data management and analysis.
1,368 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,341 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,014 questions
Windows Server PowerShell
Windows Server PowerShell
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.PowerShell: A family of Microsoft task automation and configuration management frameworks consisting of a command-line shell and associated scripting language.
5,418 questions
PowerShell
PowerShell
A family of Microsoft task automation and configuration management frameworks consisting of a command-line shell and associated scripting language.
2,188 questions
asked 2024-05-20T07:39:15.9966667+00:00
Andrés Jiménez 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-05-22T10:30:56.7+00:00
Andrés Jiménez 0 Reputation points
2 answers

How to administer Windows 11 Enterprise computer to allow local user sign-in via MS 365 credentials?

Hi all, I work for a small non-profit organization and am entirely new to IT and system administration. I am beta-testing computer configuration on a Windows machine that I have upgraded to the Windows 11 Enterprise operating system. I have created MS…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,014 questions
Windows 365 Enterprise
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune
A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.
4,510 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
19,952 questions
asked 2024-05-10T15:48:24.2266667+00:00
Administrator 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-22T09:59:35.9366667+00:00
Shweta Mathur 28,201 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
0 answers

Is is possible to make code token shorter?

Hello, we are experiencing an issue with our Azure Static Web App related to the length of the redirect URL generated by the login.microsoftonline.com authentication process. The response includes a long code token in the redirect URL…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,014 questions
asked 2024-05-22T07:57:06.0633333+00:00
Ondrej Mikulin 0 Reputation points
0 answers

Multiple Shortcuts for Same Folder

Hi, All of my domain pcs are having two shortcuts on their desktop screens for the same folder after I created a group policy for it. Any suggestions? Thanks.

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,014 questions
asked 2024-05-22T07:48:01.66+00:00
create share 646 Reputation points
1 answer

"BitLocker Recovery" tab disappeared from Server 2019 ADUC

We've got a pair of 2019 DCs. Until this week, we were able to see BitLocker recovery keys for our assets in ADUC. That tab is just gone now. It's not a GPO issue. Our Group Policy doesn't even allow endpoints to encrypt until after the recovery key has…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,520 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
6,014 questions
asked 2024-05-21T20:46:23.2766667+00:00
Logan Jones 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2024-05-22T02:17:22.98+00:00
Hania Lian 9,196 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor