Changing domain and local passwords remotely. As of May 13 2014 it is no longer possible to create local accounts and assign passwords to them on a domain computer via Group Policy. This was a handy feature when it existed, however Microsoft found that a vulnerability in Group Policy Preferences could allow elevation of privileges.... Continue Reading →
Deploying a WSUS environment with GPO
WSUS or Windows Server Update Services is used on a local network to approve or reject Windows updates and security fixes. The benefits of this system of delivering updates is that it allows you as much or as little control over updates as you want. It’s all about choice. So if you do not want the Windows... Continue Reading →
AD Security Filtering and Item Level Targeting, apply specific policies to specific resources.
Let's talk Active Directory again, AD for short. In my opinion is an IT administrators best friend. It has the potential to eliminate the need for log on scripts, it can simplify software deployments to multiple computers, improve security, and eliminate malware. If you're an IT admin in a small shop or new to the... Continue Reading →
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