Browsing Active Directory
Who doesn't love NETDOM?
This command-line tool enables administrators to manage Windows domains and trust relationships from the command line.
What is the Global Catalog?
Domains and Forests can also share resources available in Active Directory.
Use NETDOM to determine FSMO Roles
The FSMO role holders can be easily found by use of the Netdom command.
How to tell who is currently logged on to a domain
A frequently asked question concerning Active Directory-based networks is, How can I tell who is currently logged on to my network? Unfortunately Active Directory itself has no built-in functionality to determine this, but there is a free tool from Microsoft that can help in this regard.
Forcing Group Policy to Run at Startup
Group policy can be quirky in the way it runs at startup, often taking two or three reboots before it actually applies to a machine.
Preventing Orphaned GPOs
When you remove a computer from a domain there are a few steps you should take to ensure that its GPO settings are removed properly as well.
Change Management Using AGPM
Keeping track of Group Policy changes can be a daunting task if done manually.