Designing and deploying AWS Managed Microsoft AD and AD Connector involves understanding their roles in extending or integrating with your on-premises Active Directory, and selecting the right solution based on use case, security, performance, and manageability. 🔧 SCENARIO OVERVIEW You need to provide enterprise-grade authentication and authorization across AWS resources…
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Metadata cleanup in Active Directory
Performing metadata cleanup in Active Directory is necessary when a domain controller (DC) has been forcefully removed or decommissioned incorrectly, leaving stale references in AD. This can cause replication issues and other problems. Here’s a step-by-step guide for performing metadata cleanup in Windows Server (applies to Server 2012 and later,…
Difference between Share vs NTFS Permissions vs Security
📊 Comparison Table: Share vs NTFS Permissions vs Security Feature / Aspect Share Permissions NTFS Permissions Security Settings (ACLs) 📍 Where Configured Sharing tab → Advanced Sharing Security tab Security tab → Advanced 🔗 Applies To Access over the network (SMB/UNC paths) Access over local + network Full NTFS model…
Network Level Authentication (NLA) in Windows Server
To disable Network Level Authentication (NLA) in Windows Server, you have several options depending on whether you can access the server locally, via RDP, or only through Safe Mode or offline registry. Below are the most common methods: ✅ Method 1: Disable NLA via System Properties (GUI) ✅ Method 2:…
Create a group policy when all prerequisite meet then only PC able to join the domain
Creating a Group Policy that enforces prerequisites before a PC can join the domain requires a combination of Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and conditional logic enforced by scripts, security policies, or network access control (NAC). Unfortunately, GPOs themselves don’t control whether a system can join the domain — that happens…
Windows NPS (RADIUS) with Palo Alto Networks firewalls
Integrating Windows NPS (RADIUS) with Palo Alto Networks firewalls lets you centralize VPN and admin authentication via Active Directory. Here’s a full deep-dive for both GlobalProtect VPN and admin GUI/CLI login with RADIUS + optional MFA. 🔁 Integration Overview 🧱 Windows NPS Configuration 1. Add Palo Alto as a RADIUS…
Configure Radius Server
Configuring a Windows RADIUS Server (typically via NPS – Network Policy Server) in a deep and secure way involves more than just installing the role and creating a basic policy. You’ll want to cover advanced aspects like: 🔧 1. NPS (RADIUS) Server Installation and Registration 🔐 2. Secure RADIUS with…