In this “How” tutorial, I will explain how to create a central store to centralize the group policy definition files (ADMX / ADML).The central store allows file replication using the SYSVOL directory of domain controllers and therefore having the same configuration on all the controllers.
Presentation In this tutorial, we will see how to configure AppLocker in an Active Directory environment using group policies. AppLocker is a Windows feature that is similar to a firewall at the application level. AppLocker allows you to control the applications running on computers. AppLocker is able to act on: Executables (.exe). Windows Installer (msi, …
Presentation In this tutorial, we will see how to store the Bitlocker recovery password in the Active Directrory. The recovery password is requested when the user forgets his pin code or when he wishes to access the hard disk on another computer when the TPM module has been used. Viewing passwords is done using the …
Presentation In this tutorial, I will explain how to add a UPN suffix in an Active Directory domain. Before launching, we will see what is UPN (User Principal Name) and the suffix. The UPN is made up of two parts, the account identifier 1 + the suffix 2. The default suffix is the domain name …
In this tutorial, we will see how to add a registry key using group policy. With group policies, it is also possible to delete or modify the value of an existing key Depending on the hive (HKLM / HKCU) it is appropriate to place the policy on the correct OU (Organizational Unit) and the correct …
Intro In this tutorial, we will see how to prevent local logon on Windows servers. What you should know is that by default all users are allowed to log on locally to Windows except for domain controllers. For servers in Workgroup, the problem is less posed but for servers members of a domain, all users …
In this tutorial, we will see how to enable automatic session locking after an inactivity period by GPO in an Active Directory environment. This group policy helps increase security, as many users do not lock their session when they leave their workstation. The settings that we are going to configure apply to Users. Enable automatic …
Presentation of the central store The central store makes it possible to share and synchronize all of the Group Policy Definition (ADMX) files on all of the domain controllers by relying on the SYSVOL folder. By default the ADMX files are in the C:\Windows\PolicyDefinitions folder which is specific to each domain controller. It is also …
Presentation This tutorial follows Exchange migration to Office 365 – minimum hybrid configuration for uninstalling (decommissioning) of Exchange in the local environment Microsoft recommends not to decommission the local Exchange, by doing this you can no longer administer with an interface mailboxes including aliases. This tutorial can also serve as a guide for uninstalling after …
Presentation of authentication policies With Windows Server 2012R2 and the new ADAC (Active Directory Administration Center) administration console, Microsoft has added authentication policies that provide an additional layer of security. In the summary of authentication policies will allow or not to allow a user logs on to a desktop or server, or vice versa control …