So, you think you know how password policies work in Active Directory? Well, you might ... or you might not. Find out how to manage Active Directory password policies in Windows Server 2008 and ...

The process for implementing the new Dynamic Access Control feature will be a timely endeavor for enterprises. Here's how you get started. Microsoft has identified Dynamic Access Control (DAC) as one ...

I recently completed a book on Windows Server 2008 where I highlight at the end of each chapter the features coming in Release 2. I was especially curious about four Active Directory features, so ...

Active Directory (AD) is Microsoft’s directory service. It runs on Windows Server and helps administrators manage permissions and access to network resources. To backup and restore Active Directory in ...

Windows Server 2008 introduced the most significant changes to Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) since its inaugural release in Windows 2000 Server. Microsoft has continued along this path with ...

PowerShell now comes with an Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) module that introduces over 75 Active Directory cmdlets. From a script or the new Graphical PowerShell user interface, you can ...

Let’s say you’re the sort of IT person whose days, evenings, and weekends are consumed by running around from point to point, trying to keep your company’s or clients’ computers running. Chances are ...

In this hour, you are introduced to the latest version of Microsoft’s network operating system (NOS) platform: Microsoft Windows Server 2008. You’ll learn about the features that Windows Server 2008 ...

Windows 2000 has been available for more than a year, but many people are still struggling with how to implement the most promising and most complex part of Microsoft Corp.’s new operating system: ...