AppLocker – Part 3

Introduction:In the previous blog we looked at the AppLocker Rules, Rule Conditions and how to enforce them. In this blog we will look at AppLocker in audit mode. By using the Audit only enforcement setting, you can ensure that the AppLocker rules are properly configured for your organization. When AppLocker policy enforcement is set to … Continue reading AppLocker – Part 3

AGPM: The case of the missing GPT.ini file – a possible workaround

Hey everyone, Theron (aka T-) here, Senior Consultant with Microsoft Consulting Services (MCS) specializing in Active Directory, amongst other technologies, including Advanced Group Policy Manager (AGPM). Have you ever deployed a GPO via AGPM only to experience either of the two situations? EventID 1058 (GroupPolicy) in a client’s System log or The follow message when … Continue reading AGPM: The case of the missing GPT.ini file – a possible workaround

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