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November 2008 - Posts

Authentication mechanism assurance in Windows Server 2008 R2
I've seen several posts on the new "authentication assurance" feature coming in Windows Server 2008 R2. The term we decided to go with is authentication mechanism assurance because it is actually the authentication mechanism that is assured. Authentication Read More...
When Internet Explorer is working slowly
I know this one isn't about Active Directory, but every now and again, I feel the need to share something outside the little world of Active Directory. For example, a few days ago I received an update for a non-Microsoft program that is an add-on to Internet Read More...
How to start in Directory Service Restore Mode (DSRM) in Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Here are two methods to enter Directory Services Restore Mode (DSRM) in Windows Server 2008 or Windows Server 2008 R2: From the Desktop use the graphical user interface (GUI) Msconfig tool. Click Start . In Start Search , type msconfig and then click Read More...
Check out the maximum limits of Active Directory
Did you know that there are certain pre-defined limits of Active Directory? For example, there is a maximum on the number of objects (users, groups, computers, organizational units, group policies, etc.) that can exist in Active Directory; specifically, Read More...
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