Over the next few months, you have the opportunity to attend many free and live webinars presented by MVP Derek Melber. The topics will all...
Showing hidden shares in ADAudit Plus
ADAudit Plus does not show hidden shares, those that end with a $, by default. However, there might be times when you want to see...
Three neglected password policy tips that increase security
Most organizations are familiar with the Microsoft password policy and the features it provides. The password policy from Microsoft for Active Directory domains has been...
The top 3 drawbacks to Microsoft password policies
We have all been living with the Microsoft password policy solution for many years now. It has sufficed, for the most part, untill now, due...
Importing users and groups with special characters from foreign languages
Active Directory is used throughout the United States, but also in nearly every other country around the world. Many of these countries have special characters...
ADManager Plus now integrates with ServiceDesk Plus
Imagine how efficient your help desk would be if it were empowered to deal with IT issues and manage Active Directory (AD) users from a...
Automatically disable unused user accounts, except service accounts
The power of automation can help any organization get a better handle on Active Directory and on the overall security of their Windows environment. Unused...
Using Existing User Properties for User Creation Templates
When creating new Active Directory users, all administrators want and need flexible options. The Microsoft method of “copying” existing users to create new user accounts...
Workflow allows for automation verification and correctness
Workflow allows for multiple roles/responsibilities to be involved in a process which is often automated. For example, onboarding of an employee could include HR, the...