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Active Directory Resource Center

Jul 28, 2020
Active Directory is the basis of many enterprise networks. Learn some of the basics about AD in this guide.

Active Directory Account Lockout: Tools and Diagnosis Guide

Jul 14, 2020
AD Account Lockouts are perhaps the biggest source of frustration for IT admins. In this guide, we’ll explain how they happen, and how to prevent them.

7 Key Risk Indicators in the Varonis Active Directory Dashboard

Jun 17, 2020
All an attacker needs is time and motivation to infiltrate your network. It’s your job to make their efforts to break in and remain undetected as difficult as possible. First,...

Should You Follow Microsoft’s Guidance to Stop Expiring Passwords?

Jun 17, 2020
Microsoft changed their guidance on permissions expiration policies. Should you change yours?

Active Directory Has a Privacy Problem

Jun 17, 2020
Attackers can manipulate Active Directory into giving up potentially sensitive data about users on your network.

AWS vs Azure vs Google: Cloud Services Comparison

Jun 17, 2020
This AWS vs Azure vs Google comparison evaluates the pros and cons of these public cloud providers including pricing, computing, storage and other features.

What is an Active Directory Forest?

Jun 17, 2020
An Active Directory forest is the top most logical container in an Active Directory configuration that contains domains, users, computers, and group policies.

Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC): Installation and Uses

Mar 29, 2020
Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC) is a MMC snap-in you can use to manage Active Directory. Read on for more details, use cases, and caveats.

Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS): Overview and Functions

Mar 29, 2020
Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) are the core functions that make AD work. Learn more about AD DS and how to defend AD against cyber attacks.

How to Run an Active Directory Audit Using Varonis

Mar 29, 2020
AD is a primary target for attackers. Read on to learn how to use Varonis to discover vulnerabilities and remediate risk in an Active Directory audit.

Active Directory Domain Controller (AD DC) Could Not Be Contacted [SOLVED]

Mar 29, 2020
Sometimes clients report an error “An Active Directory Domain Controller (AD DC) for the domain could not be contacted.” Read on to learn how to troubleshoot and resolve this issue.

Active Directory Migration Tool (ADMT): Your Essential Guide

Mar 29, 2020
The Active Directory Migration Tool is a Microsoft tool that makes it easy to move AD objects to other domains or forests. Read on to learn how to use ADMT.
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