The real Enterprise Read-Only Domain Controllers group [498]
Published 02-03-2009 4:08 | Christoffer Andersson
It's been yet another sleepless night working, actually I have a lot of stuff going on right now, I guess I don't will feel too well when this week is over, anyway some interesting facts about the Enterprise Read-Only Domain Controllers group...
NT AUTHORITY\ENTERPRISE READ-ONLY DOMAIN CONTROLLERS BETA
Published 02-01-2009 3:30 | Christoffer Andersson
I was working late tonight to finish my session "Incorporate RODCs (Read Only Domain Controllers) to your existing Active Directory" that I'm going to present at Microsoft TechDays 17-18 mars in Västerås. If you're interested in a deep...
How Read Only Domain Controllers and DNS works
Published 01-25-2009 16:08 | Christoffer Andersson
I was recently asked by a friend of mine how Read-Only Domain Controllers (RODCs) works with DNS, since they can host DNS for Active Directory, so I think it was a good idea with a blog post on how it really works. First of all Windows Server 2008 bring...
Fine Grain Password Policy Tool 1.0 (2300.0) RTM
Published 01-11-2009 16:02 | Christoffer Andersson
Build: FGPP RTM_2300-20081223.0 Branch : FGPP-RTM-branch. Usage : Production Usage. General Information This build is the final RTM build of the Fine Grain Password Policy Tool. ( FGPP RTM_2300-20081223.0) For full release notes see the document “Release...
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Fine Grain Password Policy Tool RC0 is ready!
Published 10-06-2008 18:58 | Christoffer Andersson
General Information This build is very close to RTM quality and is “feature complete” we have resolved many bugs and issues in this release, please report any issues or bugs. Note: The PasswordPolicy Cmd'let now has built-in help for all...
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Windows Server 2003 Domain Controllers may perform Automatic Site Coverage for RODCs
Published 09-23-2008 3:09 | Christoffer Andersson
Note: Domain controllers running Windows Server 2003 do not consider RODCs when they evaluate site coverage requirements and may register its Domain Name System (DNS) service (SRV) resource records for a site that contains an RODC. As a result, they perform...
In appreciation to your valuable contribution to Windows Server 2008
Published 09-22-2008 3:52 | Christoffer Andersson
I've received a package from Microsoft to the office yesterday with some stuff as thanks for the work we did put into the Windows Server 2008 release, thank you Microsoft this is the best DVD I've got so far of Windows Server 2008 J But I have...
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How do I verify that my forest and domain has been successfully prepared for Windows Server 2003
Published 09-14-2008 23:28 | Christoffer Andersson
This is a frequently asked question the Active Directory newsgroups, so I thought it was worth a blog post. To determine if adprep successfully have prepared the forsest and the domain (/forestPrep and /domainPrep) look for the objects below: CN=Windows2003Update...
How to manage an Windows Vista Enterprise Project
Published 07-21-2008 1:54 | Christoffer Andersson
It's been a very long time since I did the last blog post here. So what did happen, did I just disappeared a few weeks before Windows Server 2008 RTM. Oh no, But Windows Server 2008 RTM has been mean a lot of work to me and the entire company, as...
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Fine Grain Password Policy Tool Beta 2 is ready!
Published 02-05-2008 14:34 | Christoffer Andersson
Fine Grain Password Policy Tool Beta 2 is ready! Build: FGPP Beta 2_2256-20080120.1 Branch : FGPP-Beta2-branch. Usage : In a Windows Server 2008 Test environment. General Information Overview of Fine Grain Password Policies in Windows Server 2008: http...
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Fine Grain Password Policy Tool Beta 1 is ready!
Published 08-05-2007 18:28 | Christoffer Andersson
Fine Grain Password Policy Tool Beta 1 is ready! Authors: Christoffer Andersson. Microsoft MVP – Directory Services Thanks to the following people for helping me develop the Fine Grain Password Policy Tool Björn Österman , DGC Stanimir Stoyanov , AeroXperience...
Active Directory Snapshot Backup feature in Longhorn Server
Published 05-08-2007 18:37 | Christoffer Andersson
Microsoft has introduced Snapshot Backups for Active Directory in Windows Server Longhorn Server. This feature uses the VSS API as many other Microsoft products and technologies use for the same purpose. The snapshots can be generated/taken at anytime...
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Windows Server ”Longhorn” – Server Core
Published 01-07-2007 15:32 | Christoffer Andersson
Microsoft has decided to make the WINS Server Service available as a role for Server Core as well, this wasn't planned from the beginning but was added based on customer requests. - WINS is now an optional feature, WINS-SC is the update name to use with...
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 has RTM:ed (7.0.5730.11)
Published 10-19-2006 2:11 | Christoffer Andersson
Microsoft IE7 har gått till RTM och är färdig att rullas ut. IE7 RTM är build 7.0.5730.11. Kommer kanske du snart köra IE7? Det kommer du faktiskt göra om du kör Automatic Updates och inte vidtar åtgärder för att IE7 inte ska installeras automatiskt för...
Marching to Windows Vista RTM: Windows Vista is ready in a few days, Are you? (Updated)
Published 10-12-2006 1:11 | Christoffer Andersson
Det har varit nära, väldigt nära de senaste månaderna. Nu är det närmare en någonsin. Microsofts nästa operativsystem Windows Vista är bara två veckor från att gå till RTM. Det va länge sen jag började köra samtliga Windows Vista CTPs/EDWs/Beta/RC builds...
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