5,975 questions with Active Directory tags

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Entra Connect cloudsync (entra ID -> AD sync)

Dear, I am trying to do cloud syncronization from Entra ID to Active Directory via entra website. However this is not working. In the opposite direction it does (AD -> entra ID). Does anyone have any idea how I can solve this? I can press the…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,975 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
19,805 questions
asked 2024-05-21T16:26:52.3566667+00:00
User 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-05-22T02:43:42.4033333+00:00
Marcin Policht 13,175 Reputation points MVP
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.
3,499 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,975 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 8,541 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

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.
12,261 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,975 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.
5,403 questions
PowerShell
PowerShell
A family of Microsoft task automation and configuration management frameworks consisting of a command-line shell and associated scripting language.
2,140 questions
asked 2024-05-21T06:21:54.51+00:00
Jimmy Afflick 20 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-21T21:06:19.8433333+00:00
Jimmy Afflick 20 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

AzureAD group membership

Hi All In our hybrid environment, all users are initially created on-premises and then synced to Azure AD. I've created five security groups within Azure AD. Specifically, I've granted ownership of these five AD groups to a user, let's call them user1.…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,975 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.
5,403 questions
PowerShell
PowerShell
A family of Microsoft task automation and configuration management frameworks consisting of a command-line shell and associated scripting language.
2,140 questions
Microsoft Entra
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
19,805 questions
asked 2024-05-10T05:37:17.0433333+00:00
Glenn Maxwell 10,186 Reputation points
accepted 2024-05-21T19:54:57.64+00:00
Glenn Maxwell 10,186 Reputation points
5 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Unable to join Windows Server 2022 to domain using Microsoft Entra domain services

I am trying to join my Windows Server 2022 to my domain using Microsoft Entra domain services. However, I am unable to find the correct DNS server addresses to join my device to the domain. I have searched online extensively but have not found any useful…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,975 questions
Microsoft Entra
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
19,805 questions
asked 2024-05-15T23:48:13.64+00:00
User 0 Reputation points
accepted 2024-05-21T16:29:22.5666667+00:00
User 0 Reputation points
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Can you virtualize all domain controllers in your organization?

Can you have all of your domain controllers in your environment virtualized. Once upon a time I recall it was recommended at least 1 DC be physical, is that still the case or has Azure changed how that works?

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,261 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,975 questions
asked 2024-05-13T14:34:57.04+00:00
Hammer 20 Reputation points
accepted 2024-05-21T16:29:06.4+00:00
Hammer 20 Reputation points
1 answer

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.
1,180 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,975 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
19,805 questions
asked 2024-05-20T20:14:24.8533333+00:00
Peter Huang 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-21T16:09:44.7733333+00:00
Damon Villar 60 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Query on Group policy

Hi All, I want to capture Scheduled Task Event logs, i.e., when a scheduled task is created, updated, modified, or deleted. Can I achieve this using the below GPO? Computer Configuration --> Policies --> Windows Settings --> Security Settings…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,499 questions
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,400 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,261 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,975 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.
1,740 questions
asked 2024-05-21T13:14:03.46+00:00
Glenn Maxwell 10,186 Reputation points
accepted 2024-05-21T15:29:09.8833333+00:00
Glenn Maxwell 10,186 Reputation points
1 answer

Couldn't access member attribute of "Domain Computers" even if full control is present

The member attribute data cannot be fetched using the administrator credential for the group "Domain Computers/Users". The credential has full control access to this group. Any specific access needs to be provided to get the members of this…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,975 questions
asked 2024-05-21T12:54:48.98+00:00
Esakki Selvaraj 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-05-21T13:59:43.83+00:00
Daisy Zhou 19,031 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
0 answers

Problems with MS Teams logging in from browser (but works on mobile)

During login to MS Teams a user in our AD gets the following unspecific error: When we examined the Dev console we saw that error, that might be relevant - "Unrecognized Content-Security-Policy directive 'prefetch-src'" and "AuthZ Token…

Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams
A Microsoft customizable chat-based workspace.
9,224 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,975 questions
asked 2024-05-21T10:50:28.86+00:00
Alexander Kyumurkov 0 Reputation points
0 answers

Azure Single Sign On with SAML - IDX10214: Audience validation failed issue

Hello, I have a sample application that is trying to facilitate single sign on using SAML and I am able to authenticate the user, but when I am getting the SAML response back from Azure, I am facing the below error: IDX10214: Audience validation failed.…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,975 questions
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
19,805 questions
asked 2024-05-15T21:47:31.7533333+00:00
CHIRAG KALIA 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-21T09:32:04.2833333+00:00
Navya 4,470 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

enable domain user group to enable the network adaptor

Dear team, I am looking for an option available to enable domain users (non-admin) to make changes to the network adaptor e.g enable/disable or change IP Domain users be default cannot make changes to the network adaptor unless they use elevated…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,975 questions
asked 2024-05-13T11:43:30.26+00:00
Census Mathebula 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-21T09:09:53.65+00:00
Daisy Zhou 19,031 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

When attempting to modify files within the Netlogon folder in Active Directory, I've encountered instances where files are use and cannot be change

Dear Experts, I'm seeking assistance with aspects of Active Directory (AD) management and troubleshooting. Specifically, I am encountering a error that the files are in use and cannot be change in the Netlogon folder. When attempting to modify files…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,975 questions
Active Directory Federation Services
Active Directory Federation Services
An Active Directory technology that provides single-sign-on functionality by securely sharing digital identity and entitlement rights across security and enterprise boundaries.
1,208 questions
asked 2024-05-13T04:19:37.46+00:00
Dipto Adhikary 20 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-21T09:09:13.5633333+00:00
Daisy Zhou 19,031 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers

How to sync my AD and setup mailboxes for migration

Hello, Our company has Business Standard license but an on prem exchange server. We want to migrate to exchange online and eliminate our on prem server. We were using the old AD sync tool but that no longer works. What is the best way for me to sync my…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,975 questions
Microsoft Exchange Online Management
Microsoft Exchange Online Management
Microsoft Exchange Online: A Microsoft email and calendaring hosted service.Management: The act or process of organizing, handling, directing or controlling something.
4,240 questions
asked 2024-05-13T15:51:47.4466667+00:00
commented 2024-05-21T07:19:10.3133333+00:00
Bruce Jing-MSFT 1,075 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

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.
3,499 questions
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,400 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,261 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,975 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.
1,740 questions
asked 2024-05-20T19:43:17.6+00:00
Glenn Maxwell 10,186 Reputation points
answered 2024-05-21T06:00:23.88+00:00
Yanhong Liu 2,950 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
1 answer

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.
12,261 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,975 questions
Microsoft Entra
asked 2024-05-14T11:16:43.18+00:00
Joshua Porter 0 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-21T05:18:21.5966667+00:00
Navya 4,470 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

gpresult /r report shows user as a domain admin when he is not

I was troubleshooting a GPO for a windows user when i stubble into something weird. The gpresults /r show he is a member of Domain Admins, Enterprise Admins and Schema Admins. I have check AD for those groups and he is not a member of any listed above.…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,975 questions
asked 2024-05-17T21:57:44.9533333+00:00
Orlando Guerra 20 Reputation points
accepted 2024-05-20T21:58:29.2733333+00:00
Orlando Guerra 20 Reputation points
0 answers

Enable Logging

Hi All I have a requirement to enable PowerShell/WinRM/WMI logging on my servers. I will enable this through the GPOs listed below. The requirement is that I need to generate event IDs or logs to show management that I have configured the GPO properly.…

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,499 questions
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
2,400 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,261 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,975 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.
5,403 questions
asked 2024-05-20T19:38:43.1033333+00:00
Glenn Maxwell 10,186 Reputation points
1 answer

How to test SCIM User provisioning for non gallery applications on client credentials authorization mode?

I am doing SCIM User Provisioning. For that I have developed SCIM APIs which supports client credentials authorization mode as well as long lived token in the form of API Key. When I was testing Azure AD SCIM Provisioning, I can see Azure supports long…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,975 questions
asked 2024-05-16T05:29:55.5166667+00:00
SHIVANK AGARWAL 20 Reputation points
edited an answer 2024-05-20T17:52:28.92+00:00
Danny Zollner 9,531 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
1 answer

Can we control non-interactive sign-in logs in Azure AD

Hi folks, I have a quick question; can we control non-interactive sign-ins in Azure AD i.e. can we stop interactive/ non- interactive sign-ins for any account. Thanks in advance!

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,975 questions
Microsoft Entra
Microsoft Entra ID
Microsoft Entra ID
A Microsoft Entra identity service that provides identity management and access control capabilities. Replaces Azure Active Directory.
19,805 questions
asked 2024-05-08T14:17:23.6766667+00:00
Apurva Pathak 315 Reputation points
commented 2024-05-20T14:36:35.6433333+00:00
Apurva Pathak 315 Reputation points