Restore AD Objects
Restore AD Objects KB ID 0000096 Problem Ever since we had Server 2008 R2 we have had the AD recycle bin (which is not enabled by default). Even if you have not enabled the AD Recycle bin, when objects are deleted from AD they are not completely ‘deleted’ they are simply tombstoned, and they can be restored (for 180 days). Note: Those object’s when restored WILL lose some of their attributes though! CAN I RESTORE AD...
Upgrade Azure AD Connect
Upgrade Azure AD Connect KB ID 0001813 Problem On 15th March 2023 support for the following Azure AD Connect sync versions will be removed; 2.0.91.0 2.0.89. 2.0.88.0 2.0.28.0 2.0.25.1 2.0.10.0 2.0.9.0 2.0.8.0 2.0.3.0 So plan in some maintenence and upgrade yours, at time of writing the current version is 2.1.20.0, so you can still upgrade if you running an older version. Upgrade Azure AD Connect: Solution Before you start it’s...
Find Modified Files In a Folder (By Age and Date)
Find Modified Files In a Folder KB ID 0001812 Problem You need to find a modified file in a folder, there are a few ways to do this, the best options are via PowerShell, but you can also use the search function in Normal Windows Explorer. Solution Find Modified Files In a Folder: Graphically Strangely the option you want you cannot see unless you click into the search field, once you do that Search will be visible on the menu ribbon....
Windows Server 2022 Domain Join
Server 2022 Domain Join KB ID 0001809 Problem To join Windows Server 2022 to a Domain (Local Domain). The end proces is the same as it’s always been, they’ve just made the job of getting to there a little more convoluted, (this is the same with Windows 11). Solution: Server 2022 Domain Join Whilst logged in as a (local) administrative user, click the Windows button > Settings. System. About. Advanced system...
Bulk Creating Users For Your Test Network
KB ID 0000784 Problem Update Jan 2023: Feel free to use this Bulk-Create-AD-Users-Script (Just remeber to change the domain details in the “Global Variables’ Sections to give you 10o0 users, with sensible names addreeses etc. Having a test network, is great for both learning, and testing. I’ve got some major migrations coming up in the next few months, so I’m in the process of running up some new test servers. I...