Active Directory

DNS

DNS (Domain Name System) in Windows Server is a server role that you can install to enable your server to perform as a DNS server. It serves the fundamental purpose of translating human-friendly domain names like www.example.com into machine-readable IP addresses like 192.168.1.1. DNS is essential for the functionality of networked services and resources because

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LDAP & PHP – Log in System

When discussing authentication mechanisms within an enterprise setting, two prevalent technologies often come into play: LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) AD FS (Active Directory Federation Services) using SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language). LDAP is a protocol used to access and manage directory services over a network. It provides a mechanism for clients to access a

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How to Demote a Domain Controller: A Step-by-Step Guide

Demoting a domain controller is a critical task that should be performed carefully to ensure that it does not negatively impact the Active Directory environment. Here’s a straightforward guide on how to demote a domain controller, which includes checking the FSMO roles and ensuring the replication is in a good state before proceeding with the

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