server 2008 R2

Understanding Lingering Objects in Active Directory and How To’s?

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There are some specific concepts in active directory which may put your environment in trouble if you do not attend to fix them as soon as you notice. One of them is Lingering objects. Defining the meaning of Lingering Objects (LO) is not difficult. Basically if an object in your active directory partitions exist in one or more domain controllers and not exist in the rest of the domain controllers in the same partition. So you may ask yourself how that is possible to have an object in a DC and not having the same object in another DC? So what is the responsibility of replication? Wasn’t it designed in order to have a synchronized AD database in your environment? We are going to cover your questions as well. 

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Integrate drivers into a WIM file with DISM

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1. Download and install WAIK

2.Mount the Image
Create folders “Images” and “mount” on c:\
BOOT.WIM=>
dism /mount-wim /WimFile:c:\Images\boot.wim /index:2 /MountDir:c:\mount

INSTALL.WIM=>
dism /mount-wim /WimFile:c:\Images\Install.wim /index:1 /MountDir:c:\mount
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10 things about AD domain trusts

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Domain trusts can be complicated to administer, and it’s important to implement changes correctly the first time. Here are some key points to keep in mind to help ensure that your trusts are configured effectively with a minimum of headaches.

1: Determine what kind of trust you should use

Before deploying a domain trust, you should ensure that the type(s) used are correct for the tasks at hand. Consider the following dimensions of a trust: Continue reading “10 things about AD domain trusts” →

Active Directory Topology Diagrammer

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I need to design a plan for Active directory . in this way visio and Edarw are two software that help me .today i find a new software that automatically generate a diagram like as Visio !

The Microsoft Active Directory Topology Diagrammer reads an Active Directory configuration using LDAP, and then automatically generates a Visio diagram of your Active Directory and /or your Exchange Server topology.

The diagramms may include domains, sites, servers, organizational units, DFS-R, administrative groups, routing groups and connectors and can be changed manually in Visio if needed.

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10 reasons why you should learn to use PowerShell

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PowerShell is a powerful scripting tool that can greatly expedite your admin tasks. If you haven’t had a chance to learn how to use it, you might want to make time for it now. Here are some reasons why the effort will pay off. Continue reading “10 reasons why you should learn to use PowerShell” →

How do I check Active Directory Tombstone Lifetime?

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What is Active Directory Tombstone Lifetime (TSL) ?

The tombstone lifetime in an Active Directory forest determines how long a deleted object (called a “tombstone”) is retained in Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS). The tombstone lifetime is determined by the value of the tombstoneLifetime attribute on the Directory Service object in the configuration directory partition. Continue reading “How do I check Active Directory Tombstone Lifetime?” →