This companion guide to the Core Network Guide provides instructions on how to deploy server certificates with Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) and how to autoenroll server certificates to computers running Network Policy Server (NPS) and Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS). Microsoft Download Link…
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Core Network Guide
The Windows Server® 2008 R2 Core Network Guide provides instructions on how to plan and deploy the components required for a fully functioning network and a new Active Directory® domain in a new forest. Microsoft Download Link…
Microsoft IT Environment Health Scanner
The Microsoft IT Environment Health Scanner is designed for administrators who want to assess the overall health of their Active Directory and network infrastructure. The tool identifies common problems that can prevent your network environment from functioning properly. Microsoft Download Link…
Update for Windows Server 2008 (KB968817)
Install this update before upgrading to Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS) to prevent an AD RMS logging service failure that will occur if an incorrect password is entered during a join upgrade. Microsoft Download Link…
Update for Windows Server 2008 x64 Edition (KB968817)
Install this update before upgrading to Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS) to prevent an AD RMS logging service failure that will occur if an incorrect password is entered during a join upgrade. Microsoft Download Link…
Microsoft Directory Synchronization Tool 9.1
The Microsoft Directory Synchronization Tool 9.1 enables you to securely synchronize selected data between an on-premise Active Directory and the Forefront Online Security for Exchange (FOSE) and Exchange Hosted Archive (EHA) services. Microsoft Download Link…
Active Directory Schema Changes Reference, June 2009
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Risk and Health Assessment Program for Active Directory – Scoping Tools v1.1
Intended for Microsoft Premier Customers Only. This package includes all of the scoping tools necessary to prepare and qualify your environment to receive a Risk and Health Assessment Program for Active Directory. Microsoft Download Link…
Installing Remote Desktop Session Host Step-by-Step Guide
This step-by-step guide walks you through the process of setting up a working Remote Desktop Services infrastructure in a test environment. During this process, you create an Active Directory® domain, install the Remote Desktop Session Host (RD Session Host) role service, and configure the Remote Desktop Connection client computer. Microsoft Download Link…
Active Directory Migration Tool (ADMT) v3.0 Migration Guide
Guidelines for migrating between Active Directory domains and for migrating from Windows NT 4 to Active Directory Microsoft Download Link…
Active Directory Domain Services in the Perimeter Network (Windows Server 2008)
This guide contains direction for determining whether Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) is appropriate for your perimeter network (also known as the DMZs or extranets), the various models for deploying AD DS in perimeter networks, and planning and deployment information for Read Only Domain Controllers (RODCs) in the perimeter network. Microsoft Download Link…
Windows SBS Active Directory Group Converter
The Windows SBS 2008 Active Directory Group Converter helps you convert some groups to Windows SBS compatible groups. Microsoft Download Link…
Update for Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems (KB955706)
This update upgrades the Windows Internal Database (WYukon) used by Windows components such as Windows SharePoint Services, Windows Server Update Services, Active Directory Rights Management Services, Windows System Resource Manager and UDDI Services. Microsoft Download Link…
Update for Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008 (KB955706)
This update upgrades the Windows Internal Database (WYukon) used by Windows components such as Windows SharePoint Services, Windows Server Update Services, Active Directory Rights Management Services, Windows System Resource Manager and UDDI Services. Microsoft Download Link…
Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2 Trial Download
Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2, built on Active Directory and integrated with Exchange Server and Microsoft Office applications, delivers streamlined communications including software-powered VoIP, Presence, enterprise IM, and Web conferencing. You can implement these capabilities alongside your existing telephony infrastructure, while providing the operational control required. Microsoft Download Link…
Best Practice Guide for Securing Active Directory Installations.doc
This guide contains best practices for securing Active Directory installations. The intended audience for this document is IT professionals who are responsible for maintaing the security of their Active Directory environment. Microsoft Download Link…
Cross-forest Certificate Enrollment with Windows Server 2008 R2 Beta.doc
This paper explains how cross-forest certificate enrollment works. It also provides deployment guidance for cross-forest certificate enrollment in new and existing Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) deployments. Microsoft Download Link…
Active Directory Domain Services Operations Guide
Provides administering information for AD DS in Windows Server 2008. Microsoft Download Link…
ADRAP Datasheet
This Microsoft Services Windows: Risk Assessment Program for Active Directory (ADRAP) datasheet. Microsoft Download Link…
AD RMS Deployment in a Multiple Forest Environment Step-by-Step Guide
Step-by-step procedures for deploying Active Directory Rights Management Services with Office SharePoint Server 2007. Microsoft Download Link…