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15 min readA structured active directory health check for sysadmins: services, replication, DNS, SYSVOL, FSMO, time sync, Kerberos, event logs, and the AD database — with cadence tables and a PowerShell script.
11 min readFive FSMO roles control serialized AD operations that cannot be distributed across domain controllers. Learn what each role does, what breaks when it goes offline, and how to transfer or seize roles safely on Windows Server 2025.
10 min readA nine-step active directory post-install checklist for Windows Server 2025. Verify AD DS services, DNS integration, SYSVOL, FSMO roles, time synchronization, replication, Group Policy, and System State backup before deploying users.
12 min readStep-by-step guide to installing Active Directory Domain Services on Windows Server 2025. Covers GUI and PowerShell paths, pre-install checklist, DSRM setup, and post-reboot verification.
13 min readActive Directory Domain Services (AD DS) is Microsoft’s centralized identity, authentication, and Group Policy platform for Windows networks. This guide explains how AD DS works, what domain controllers do, and the deployment decisions that are difficult to reverse.