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New Windows 10 zero-day gives admin rights, gets unofficial patch
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Microsoft has really been terrible with their patches recently. They just can’t seem to get things right recently. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-windows-10-zero-day-gives-admin-rights-gets-unofficial-patch/

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How to force an authoritative and non-authoritative synchronization for DFSR-replicated SYSVOL (like “D4/D2” for FRS)
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Source: How to force an authoritative and non-authoritative synchronization for DFSR-replicated SYSVOL (like “D4/D2” for FRS)

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Transfer FSMO Roles from a DC
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Is your Primary Domain Controller getting old and in need of replacing?  Need to power it down for an extended period?  Transferring your FSMO roles is very easy to do and can save a big headache down the road.  To … Continue reading

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Recover FSMO Roles from a dead DC
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As a system administrator you work hard to make sure it never happens by having as much redundancy as you can but sooner or later you will lose a domain controller which has a role assigned to it.  If you … Continue reading

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