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Troubleshooting “RPC server is unavailable” error, reported in failing AD replication scenario.

In this scenario when are troubleshooting AD replication between 2 DCs separated by a firewall. In order to ensure that the important well-known ports required in a domain environment are open on the firewall between these DCs, use the PortqryUI tool.

Windows 7 - Applocker

Windows AppLocker is a new feature in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 is an alternative to the Software Restriction Policies feature. New with AppLocker ================== · Define rules based on file attributes derived from the digital signature,

Preventing Unwanted/Accidental deletions and Restore deleted objects in Active Directory

Preventing Unwanted/Accidental deletions Windows 2003 Use Delegation to restrict the deletion activity , to only selected Admins. · Create group which contains users, who you want should NOT have the delete permission of set of objects in AD. · Deny those