PowerShell: Creating Domains and Domain Controllers
KB ID 0001400 Problem I needed to spin up some Windows 2016 Servers, and a domain to do some testing. I have promoted hundreds maybe thousands of domain controllers, so I wondered if this time I could do it with PowerShell. It’s actually easier than using the GUI! Solution If you were doing this in Server Manager, you would have to add the role first, and PowerShell is no different; Install-WindowsFeature AD-Domain-Services...
Windows Server 2016: Active Directory Recycle Bin
KB ID 0001389 Problem To be honest we have had the capability to recover deleted active directory objects for ages. It’s just in Windows 2016 things look a bit neater. Enable Active Directory Recycle Bin From Server Manager > Tools > Active Directory Administrative Center ,> {Domain-Name} > Enable Recycle Bin. OK Note: You may need to restart ADAC before you will be able to see the option greyed out. Enable Active...