If you have multiple domain controllers in your environment and you want to check with domain controller is authenticating your client, you can execute the following command on command prompt. (Execute it with elevated privileges) nltest /dsgetdc:<domain> This will return
How to Run VBScript on Windows
To run VBScript file, follow these steps. I have tested on my Windows Server 2016 but it should run on other windows versions. Open PowerShell or command prompt with elevated privileges. Execute the following command: cscipt <VBScript file name> For
Fix for “C:\Admin\scripts\ADMTExclusion.vbs(1, 1) Microsoft VBScript runtime error: Activ eX component can’t create object: ‘ADMT.Migration'”
When you migrate AD objects with VBScript and you receive the following error: C:\Admin\scripts\ADMTExclusion.vbs(1, 1) Microsoft VBScript runtime error: Activ eX component can't create object: 'ADMT.Migration' Solution Run the command from the following directory C:\Windows\SysWOW64> Suppose C:\Windows\SysWOW64>cscrip.exe hello.wsf or C:\Windows\SysWOW64>cscrip.exe
How to Deploy a Read-Only Domain Controller in Windows Server 2016
An RODC holds a read-only copy of the Active Directory database and doesn't allow any changes in AD data. It is mostly deployed in branch offices due to poor physical security. If some one gets access to the RODC, he won't be
What is CBS.log?
CBS stands for component based servicing. CBS.log is a file which include logs about components when they get installed or uninstalled during updates. If you want to check these files, they are located at %windir%\Logs\CBS\ You will see two files
How to Deconfigure DHCP Failover in Windows Server 2016
If you want to remove an existing DHCP failover in Windows Server 2016, you can do it either by using server manager (Most suitable in scenarios where you are using Windows server desktop) or PowerShell (Most suitable in scenarios where you are using Windows
How to Configure DHCP Failover in Windows Server 2016 using PowerShell
You can create a DHCP failover with two servers in hot standby mode by using a single Add-DhcpServerv4Failover PowerShell cmdlet. This tutorial assumes you have an active scope on primary DHCP server and a DHCP running on standby or partner server.
How to Read a Password from Command Line and Save it in Text File as Encrypted String
Some of the PowerShell commands require a password. You can directly embed a password in PowerShell commands. But, It is unwise to do it in this fashion. It can be read by ordinary users and can be compromised. The best way is
How to Configure Windows Server Backup on Windows Server 2016
Windows Server Backup is a feature (not a role) in Windows Server 2016. You need to install it before you can take a backup of your machine. This tutorial is written to show you how to install Windows Server Backup on
How to Access a Remote Desktop on Windows 10
Providing support to end users on a local area network is a day to day job of IT technicians. Visiting each employee in case of issues is hectic especially when there are hundreds of users on the network. With remote desktop feature or RDP, IT technicians can remotely access