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What are some Command Prompt or PowerShell command to check if my Azure AD and On-premises really fully synchronized?

Recently, I used AD Connect to synchronized Azure AD and On-premise together, but I am not sure if they really together fully. I did notice that my on premise users are in the Azure AD, but I still wanna see if everything is fully sync using command…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
3,972 questions
Azure Active Directory
Azure Active Directory
An Azure enterprise identity service that provides single sign-on and multi-factor authentication.
13,597 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
8,847 questions
asked 2023-03-27T22:37:06.9033333+00:00
TechQ 141 Reputation points
answered 2023-03-28T12:05:42.7766667+00:00
Sandeep G-MSFT 5,171 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
0 answers

KB5008383 - Can see event 3051,3054,3056,3047 and 3049 - What to do next to fix before enforcement

Hello, In my env I can see event 3051,3054,3056,3047 and 3049 logged. Post enforcement after April 11 2023 these will cause issue we understand. But now what do to fix them before enforcement that path is not clear. What changes to made on the identified…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
3,972 questions
Windows Server Security
Windows Server Security
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
1,360 questions
asked 2023-03-28T09:39:07.1166667+00:00
Danish Anwar 21 Reputation points
edited the question 2023-03-28T11:49:10.82+00:00
Danish Anwar 21 Reputation points
4 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

LAPS PS Module not available

Hello there, I am trying to implement the new windows LAPS (Not the Legacy version) in my test environment (with only win 2k19 Servers) and then i will go live. I have read the documentation and i am trying to set it up. So according to documentation i…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
3,972 questions
asked 2023-03-28T09:55:43.9766667+00:00
ioannismichas 1 Reputation point
answered 2023-03-28T11:37:06.4533333+00:00
ioannismichas 1 Reputation point
1 answer

Is it possible to block only PIN usage for end users?

Is it possible to block only PIN usage for end users? They will be able to continue using fingerprint biometrics.

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
3,972 questions
Azure Active Directory
Azure Active Directory
An Azure enterprise identity service that provides single sign-on and multi-factor authentication.
13,597 questions
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune
A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.
2,380 questions
asked 2023-03-16T09:02:07.8566667+00:00
Lukas Tiskevicius 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-28T11:31:54.27+00:00
Shweta Mathur 13,081 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
3 answers

ISAAS utilizing high CPU on domain controller

ISAAS is consuming high CPU utilization how to troubleshoot,

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
3,972 questions
asked 2021-07-06T12:12:58.233+00:00
irfan 1 Reputation point
answered 2023-03-28T11:03:58.4466667+00:00
MicroJB 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Refreshing error when two reports having same ga source but different credential publishing in service in different workspace

I have two reports in power bi using same ga source but using different ga credential after publishing the two reports in different workspace in power bi service. Once refreshing is done one report is refreshed and updated but other report in other work…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
3,972 questions
Azure Active Directory
Azure Active Directory
An Azure enterprise identity service that provides single sign-on and multi-factor authentication.
13,597 questions
PowerPoint
PowerPoint
A family of Microsoft presentation graphics products that offer tools for creating presentations and adding graphic effects like multimedia objects and special effects with text.
44 questions
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams
A Microsoft customizable chat-based workspace.
5,948 questions
asked 2023-03-28T05:21:07.71+00:00
Manikantha Narayana 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-28T10:44:49.42+00:00
Manikantha Narayana 0 Reputation points
3 answers

Do you need MDM enrollment to deploy software like TeamViewer to the users via Intune?

I have Azure AD and On-premises synced. Now I am trying to deploy a TeamViewer software from the Intune, but do I need MDM enrollment licenses? I already have 'Microsoft Intune Plan 1 Device' license, do I also required more than this? I am planning to…

Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune
A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.
2,380 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
3,972 questions
Azure Active Directory
Azure Active Directory
An Azure enterprise identity service that provides single sign-on and multi-factor authentication.
13,597 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
8,847 questions
asked 2023-03-27T23:35:17.6633333+00:00
TechQ 141 Reputation points
answered 2023-03-28T08:23:50.0633333+00:00
TechQ 141 Reputation points
2 answers

Active Directory managed service account clarification

Hello Everyone, I need some clarification and assistance in creating the gMSA that will be used in every IIS server across the Single Forest AD domain. How can I check if My AD Domain is capable of creating this gMSA ? Any assistance would be very much…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
3,972 questions
Windows Server Security
Windows Server Security
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Security: The precautions taken to guard against crime, attack, sabotage, espionage, or another threat.
1,360 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
8,847 questions
PowerShell
PowerShell
A family of Microsoft task automation and configuration management frameworks consisting of a command-line shell and associated scripting language.
392 questions
Windows Server PowerShell
Windows Server PowerShell
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.PowerShell: A family of Microsoft task automation and configuration management frameworks consisting of a command-line shell and associated scripting language.
4,752 questions
asked 2023-03-28T04:08:23.7633333+00:00
EnterpriseArchitect 2,436 Reputation points
answered 2023-03-28T07:49:01.18+00:00
EnterpriseArchitect 2,436 Reputation points
1 answer

After implementing KB5020276 March,16 I'm still not able to re-join the PC to the domain

Hello, I've proceeded step by step with all instructions regarding KB5020276: Install March,16 updates on all Domain Controller Install March,16 updates on the test workstation Set up new GPO setting as per documentation - settings taken by all DCs …

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
3,972 questions
Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,015 questions
Azure Active Directory Domain Services
asked 2023-03-27T14:05:22.1666667+00:00
Szymon Masłowski 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2023-03-28T06:47:51.9066667+00:00
Szymon Masłowski 0 Reputation points
1 answer

How to test Hybrid joining current on-prem devices to Azure

My company wants to hybrid join some current on-prem devices to Azure to test to ensure that flipping the switch on AAD Connect wont cause any issues. Is there a way to do this? Are there any issues with converting the whole forest to hybrid if no…

Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Intune
A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.
2,380 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
3,972 questions
Microsoft Intune Enrollment
Microsoft Intune Enrollment
Microsoft Intune: A Microsoft cloud-based management solution that offers mobile device management, mobile application management, and PC management capabilities.Enrollment: The process of requesting, receiving, and installing a certificate.
914 questions
Azure Active Directory
Azure Active Directory
An Azure enterprise identity service that provides single sign-on and multi-factor authentication.
13,597 questions
asked 2023-03-28T00:49:32+00:00
Justin Lee 81 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-28T05:00:19.63+00:00
Rahul Jindal [MVP] 7,246 Reputation points MVP
0 answers

Is there a way to configure cellular APN for multiple domain joined devices?

The process now is done manually when settings up a device for a newstarter however we wish to automate this process. Any suggestions will be great.

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
3,972 questions
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
2,001 questions
asked 2023-03-28T04:58:46.4433333+00:00
muamer sosic 0 Reputation points
16 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 11 22h2 Problem with Active directory after update

Hi, After updating or installing a fresh Windows 11 22H2, the computer can't contact the active directory. GPO seems to be not applied and it's impossible to reach any ressources on the network. It seems that the user can't get a TGT from the domain…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
3,972 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
4,111 questions
asked 2022-10-14T10:27:10.96+00:00
Sylv___ 66 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-27T22:26:41.2366667+00:00
Edith Emeterio 0 Reputation points
0 answers

Windows Firewall with polices from a GPO - Stay persistent with firewall disabled

Since the 1st of February, we have observed a new behaviour within an On-Prem AD and Windows 10. (After Patch Tuesday 31st Jan). For any GPO defined with setting: Computer Configuration/Policies/Windows settings/Security Settings/Windows Defender…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
3,972 questions
Windows Group Policy
Windows Group Policy
A feature of Windows that enables policy-based administration using Active Directory.
2,015 questions
asked 2023-03-27T18:57:19.0433333+00:00
Peter Brooks 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-27T20:54:38.7033333+00:00
Peter Brooks 0 Reputation points
3 answers

Error determining whether the target server is already a domain controller

Just try to prompt a windows server 2016 to DC in an existing windows 2012 R2 DC environment. The AD service is running and domain controller lists the windows 2016 as dc. However, Task Details and Notifications shows "Post-deployment configuration.…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
3,972 questions
asked 2020-10-28T23:41:22.113+00:00
Chicagotech.net 166 Reputation points
answered 2023-03-27T19:09:03.38+00:00
Jose Raul Arias Ventura 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Problem with DC serving up an expired KDC certificate for ldaps to clients

I have two DCs with KDC certificates that expired last month. They have been renewed. But the DC still appears to be providing the expired one to clients. DC has been rebooted since the renewal Windows 2012R2 Expired certificate does not show up in the…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
3,972 questions
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,184 questions
asked 2023-03-24T17:16:30.3066667+00:00
Lab Coat1 1 Reputation point
answered 2023-03-27T18:25:07.17+00:00
Lab Coat1 1 Reputation point
2 answers

Slow logging process in all workstations and servers in the domain

A few days ago, a problem started in this environment and now logging in any Windows 10 machine, or any server (except the domain controllers) takes more than 25 seconds. That is causing several other problems. I have this escenario: a local domain…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
3,972 questions
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
2,413 questions
asked 2023-03-23T12:13:03.0033333+00:00
WR 121 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-27T17:58:57.9666667+00:00
WR 121 Reputation points
0 answers

how to get location of a server in Data Center by powershell command

Need to find location of a particular server in Data Center. For Example we have Server A on x location, Server B on y location, Server C on z location. In our AD for a Domian, we have all these server: A, B and C. How do I know the location of the…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
3,972 questions
Windows Server Management
Windows Server Management
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Management: The act or process of organizing, handling, directing or controlling something.
355 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
8,847 questions
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server Migration
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Migration: The process of making existing applications and data work on a different computer or operating system.
321 questions
asked 2023-01-11T17:22:19.7666667+00:00
Prity002 0 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-27T15:59:59.8133333+00:00
TechThatWorks 131 Reputation points
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to retrieve customer mails with oauth instead of basic auth imap in Microsoft Exchange

I have made a .Net WPF Desktop-App which allows customers outside of our domain(outside of our azure tenant etc.) to automatically export mails from IMAP Office365 Accounts. Since Microsoft disabled this legacy authentication method, it seems we need to…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
3,972 questions
Microsoft Exchange Online
Microsoft Exchange Online Management
Microsoft Exchange Online Management
Microsoft Exchange Online: A Microsoft email and calendaring hosted service.Management: The act or process of organizing, handling, directing or controlling something.
3,137 questions
asked 2023-02-23T08:12:27.8966667+00:00
Shawn J 20 Reputation points
commented 2023-03-27T14:20:51.12+00:00
Alfredo Revilla (MSFT) 17,016 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Date & Time Greyed out on Windows server 2022, even if I´m logged in as Domain Admin

I´ve just installed a Domain Controller, now I want to configure Time sync But It´s greyed out Im logged with an account that is both Enterprise Admin and Domain Admin. Login as local Administrator account (that account I used when created the DC) seems…

Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
3,972 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
8,847 questions
asked 2023-03-26T18:27:15.5333333+00:00
DataMind101 20 Reputation points
edited a comment 2023-03-27T13:32:48.93+00:00
Dave Patrick 341.8K Reputation points MVP
1 answer

How to manage users and groups on a client PC windows server 2012 r2

Hey! Im pretty new to AD in general and im trying to add some users and groups on my client PC. I am connected to the Domain and i have the account (Account operators) permissions. Is there anything i have to install in order to start managing users and…

Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
1,184 questions
Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
8,847 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
3,972 questions
asked 2023-03-24T12:37:42.47+00:00
WA A 0 Reputation points
answered 2023-03-27T12:33:51.1966667+00:00
Limitless Technology 16,666 Reputation points