In an earlier article, I discussed migrating an Active Directory domain controller to Windows Server 2025. This article explains how to migrate Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) by transferring the Certification Authority role to Windows Server 2025.

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Activating the built-in Administrator account in Windows 11 can be essential for IT administrators in specific scenarios. This comprehensive guide explores the differences between the built-in Administrator and user-created administrator accounts, outlines secure methods to enable the account, and discusses best practices to mitigate potential security risks. Whether managing system recovery, configuring deployments, or troubleshooting complex issues, understanding how to activate and manage the Windows 11 Administrator account safely is crucial for maintaining a secure and efficient IT environment.

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Apprenez à bloquer discrètement un utilisateur Active Directory grâce à une modification bien particulière de l'attribut userWorkstations.

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Une faille de sécurité a été découverte dans la fonctionnalité dMSA, l'une des nouveautés de Windows Server 2025. Elle peut mener à la compromission de l'AD.

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Découvrez comment installer et configurer Specops Secure Access, une solution pour ajouter le MFA à Windows, au Bureau à distance (RDP) et au VPN avec l'AD.

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Windows Server 2025 introduces several new features and security improvements for Active Directory, including a new functional level and the Database 32k Pages feature. To take advantage of these features, you must first upgrade all domain controllers (DCs) and migrate Active Directory to Windows Server 2025. In this article, I'll guide you through the step-by-step migration process.

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Microsoft recently updated the administrative templates for the Office suite, introducing a significant number of new settings. Most of these are designed to control the interaction with the built-in AI features. In addition, the update includes several security-related policies for individual applications.

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Les mises à jour de sécurité d’avril 2025 pour Windows Server sont à l'origine de problèmes d’authentification sur les contrôleurs de domaine Active Directory.

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For security purposes, it may be beneficial to restrict Active Directory account logins to regular working hours. These logon times can be configured using the calendar widget in Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC). However, PowerShell provides a more efficient and flexible alternative, particularly because it offers reporting capabilities that the graphical interface does not.

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Avec ce tutoriel, apprenez à déléguer la gestion des stratégies de groupe (GPO) en environnement Active Directory, grâce à plusieurs cas pratiques.

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Votre contrôleur de domaine Active Directory sous Windows Server a une connexion réseau en mode public au démarrage ? Voici une solution pour résoudre ce problème.

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Since Group Policy changes remain a cornerstone of centralized Windows system management, admins should know which settings have been introduced or changed before an OS upgrade. Windows 11 adds not only policies for its latest features but also extends configuration options for many existing components.

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Domain controllers rely on DFS Replication (DFS-R) to synchronize the contents of SYSVOL and Netlogon across the network. This process ensures that group policy objects (GPOs) and logon scripts remain consistent across all DCs. While troubleshooting DFS-R issues can be complex, several built-in tools can help diagnose and resolve problems efficiently.

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Standard users can install Microsoft PowerToys without requiring administrative privileges, which may be undesirable in managed environments. However, certain tools from the PowerToys suite might be beneficial for specific users. Group Policy allows administrators to control which utilities are available.

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