Few days ago Ryann Dunny wrote on his blog about new LDAP filter matching rule introduced with SP2 and of course available in Longhorn. This new rule is LDAP_MATCHING_RULE_IN_CHAIN (with OID 1.2.840.113556.1.4.194). What it basically allows You to do is to perform a query which will match value in DN-syntax attributes values and will do … Continue reading "Transitive filter evaluation"
OpenLDAP build for Windows
Probably most of You know it but I came across it just today – in case that You will look for test environment for OpenLDAP and there is no Linux box nearby or You don't want to play with source code You can just download ready build of OpenLDAP for Windows. This build was prepared … Continue reading "OpenLDAP build for Windows"
WDS without Active Directory
Windows Deployment Services (WDS) is part of the recently released Service Pack 2. In the last months one question remained unanswered: "Is it possible to use Windows Deployment Services (WDS) in a non-Active Directory environment?" Today I answer it myself, using questions you might have after this short introduction…
AD account (connector) rename with MIIS
Today at MIIS newsgroup question was asked how to rename AD account with MIIS. This is pretty simple and if I remember correctly this is even covered by MIIS developer reference but I've decided to give it quick thought here. OK – rename operation: if account name is also CS object's DN this operation has … Continue reading "AD account (connector) rename with MIIS"
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 is here
Microsoft released Service Pack 2 for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 today. If you don't know what I'm on about, than please read one of my previous posts.
Longhorn and password policy
Ulf (DS MVP) who is now having a lot of fun during MVP summit with other MVPs (I'm really jealous) found some time to write on his blog about new LH feature which I wasn't aware of (I have to find more time to play with LH builds, because of work load I have dropped … Continue reading "Longhorn and password policy"
Exchange Server 2007 and the Active Directory, Part 5
Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 has a new trick up its sleeve in combination with Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 and Windows Mobile 6: Exchange AutoDiscover Service. You can use this feature with your Domain Naming System (DNS) implementation, but this feature is even more functional when used in conjunction with Active Directory. (Just like everything you use in your daily life…)
Vista and Canon 350D
I'm owner of Canon 350D digital SLR which I think is good for me as for average photographer. For some time I wasn't able to download photos made with it on my Vista enabled laptop. Every time I've connected my camera to Vista I've got this nice information that this device isn't supported and I … Continue reading "Vista and Canon 350D"
Error after applying BitLocker schema extensions
New KB article 932862 was published yesterday to discuss issues which may occur after applying BitLocker schema extensions in Active Directory forest under some conditions. As this KB states: (…) This problem occurs if the following conditions are true: • The Active Directory domain that includes the BitLocker Drive Encryption schema updates contains Windows Server … Continue reading "Error after applying BitLocker schema extensions"
BitLocker(ed)
Are You using some methods of securing data on Yours laptop hard drive? EFS anyone? I'm curious how many of readers are using TrueCrypt? Until today I've used TrueCrypt as a solution for secure file storing on my laptop machine. TrueCrypt is really cool tool. It gives You good usability, strong encryption and ability to … Continue reading "BitLocker(ed)"