Tag Archives: Directory

Windows Server 2008: ldifde, add active directory users via ldf file

This is how to add users though a preconfigured file. the file is not much more than a text document but must end in .ldf. It can be used to import several users at once. The benefit of LDF files … Continue reading

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Windows Server 2008: install a RODC (read only domain controller)

This is a video about how to install a Read Only Domain Controller (RODC). A RODC stores a copy of Active Directory in a branch office. It will cache authentication credentials in an effort to reduce WAN (wide area network) … Continue reading

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gpresult: command line gpo reports

gpresult is a command line utility for active directory that will display the effects of group policy on a local or remote machine. You can use it to create reports on GPOs affecting users and computers. It’s available for Server … Continue reading

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add users to active directory via csv file

This is how to add users though a preconfigured file. the file is not much more than a text document but must end in .txt or .csv. It can be used to import several users at once. CSV files can … Continue reading

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Preparing Active Directory

Setting up the Domain Name Prefix. Installing DNS Service. Configure Forward/Reverse Lookup. Configures and Verify TCP/IP settings. Domain Naming Prefix: Is the default domain name used when only the hostname is given. In order for Dynamic Domain Naming Server (DDNS) … Continue reading

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