Most of the time Active Directory replication seems to work pretty well. When the replication process does break down however, troubleshooting the problem can sometimes be surprisingly difficult.

Active Directory health assessment is a challenge, especially for small and midsize companies that can't afford a full-time Active Directory admin or costly third-party tools. The first indication ...

As the size of a network increases, replication becomes a more pressing issue. Constantly Updated — The download contains the latest and most accurate details. Boost Your Knowledge — This eight-page ...

Microsoft's introduction of ADAM has set the stage for a major shift in the way directories are used for application authentication. META Trend: Driven by compliance and cost, organizations will focus ...

On the surface, Active Directory groups are a simple and straightforward way to manage identities (users and/or computers) and assign permissions. Users or computers are added as group members, and ...

Samba's open source alternative to Microsoft's domain controller is a good start, but not ready for prime time Samba 4.0 is a milestone release that brings Active Directory functionality to the open ...

When ransomware hits, the instinct is to get systems back online as quickly as possible. But if the attack is on your Active Directory infrastructure, you must proceed with caution. Rushing into ...

Once again it’s time to look back and see what we were talking about 10 years ago. And what we were talking about was the most highly anticipated launch in IdM history — Microsoft’s Active Directory.