Getting Ready for LDAP Channel Binding & LDAP Signing Changes on March 10 Windows Update

In this blog post, we will deal with March 10 Windows Update and its expected changes regarding LDAP Channel Binding and LDAP Signing. What is LDAP Signing? Is it safe to configure Channel Binding Token? And how can I be sure that LDAP clients will continue to work properly after installing the update? Let's try to answer all of these questions.

Most Common Mistakes in Active Directory and Domain Services – Part 3

This blog post is the third (and last) part in the 'Most Common Mistakes in Active Directory In Domain Services" series. In the previous parts, we covered some major mistake like configuring multiple password policies using GPO and keeping FFL/DFL at a lower version. The 3'rd part of the series is no exception. we'll go … Continue reading Most Common Mistakes in Active Directory and Domain Services – Part 3

Understanding Volume Activation Services – Part 2 (Active Directory-Based Activation)

In the previous part of the series, we talked about KMS, MAK, and how to choose between the two when looking for the right activation method in your environment. Today, we are going to talk about Active Directory-based activation or ADBA in short. Series: Part 1 - KMS and MAK Part 2 - Active Directory-Based … Continue reading Understanding Volume Activation Services – Part 2 (Active Directory-Based Activation)

Understanding Volume Activation Services – Part 1 (KMS and MAK)

Windows Activation and KMS have been around for many years - and still - a lot of people don't understand the basics of Windows activation, what are the differences between KMS and MAK, and how to choose the best Volume Activation method that meets the organization’s needs. In this blog post, we'll shed some light on these … Continue reading Understanding Volume Activation Services – Part 1 (KMS and MAK)

Most Common Mistakes in Active Directory and Domain Services – Part 2

In this blog post, we will continue to explore some of the most common mistakes in Active Directory and Domain Services. In the previous post we covered the first three mistakes, and today we'll go over another three interesting issues. Enjoy your reading 🙂 Series: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Mistake #4: Keeping the Forest … Continue reading Most Common Mistakes in Active Directory and Domain Services – Part 2

Most Common Mistakes in Active Directory and Domain Services – Part 1

As a Premier Field Engineer (PFE) at Microsoft, I encounter new challenges on a daily basis. Every customer has its own uniqueness, and each environment is different from the other. And yet, there are several things I repeatedly encounter over and over again. Common mistakes that IT administrators make because lack of knowledge or changes … Continue reading Most Common Mistakes in Active Directory and Domain Services – Part 1