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.

FSMO roles give you confidence that your domain will be able to perform the primary functions of authenticating users and permissions. Learn more today.

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I was talking to a pen testing company recently at a data security conference to learn more about “day in the life” aspects of their trade. Their president told me...

A quick, plain-English explanation. Active Directory is a directory service made by Microsoft, and LDAP is how you speak to it.

Active Directory Security should be a top priority of any organization. Read on to learn why AD is so important and how to protect yourself from cyber attacks.

Active Directory loves hierarchy. Domains, Organizational Units, groups, users, etc. Sometimes it can be confusing—how do I best structure my AD?