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Started a new blog...

Ashenwelt

So I started a new Blog. Mainly AD focus, with some system center and a spot for my thoughts on certifications.

Are there any topics people would like to see? Or any tech tips (from simple to fairly complex) that people would like?

Just looking for input.

The blog is: The RepAdmin Active Directory Blog

Thanks all!

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Bl8ckr0uter

I actually learned something from your tech tip. Very cool! Keep up the good work ( and the tech tips).

Ashenwelt

knwminus wrote: »

I actually learned something from your tech tip. Very cool! Keep up the good work ( and the tech tips).

Awesome!

And thanks. I will do.

Are there any tasks you are interested in for AD?

Bl8ckr0uter

Ashenwelt wrote: »

Awesome!

And thanks. I will do.

Are there any tasks you are interested in for AD?

I'm a noob so I am loking for tips on working with AD, GPOs and general Windows Administration. I would also like to see any helpful commands and WHY you would use these commands.

I really just need jumping off points to show me what I need to research lol. Little pointers from a seasoned Win Admin are always good.

Ashenwelt

knwminus wrote: »

I'm a noob so I am loking for tips on working with AD, GPOs and general Windows Administration. I would also like to see any helpful commands and WHY you would use these commands.

I really just need jumping off points to show me what I need to research lol.

Some GPO theory will be comming right up in a few days.

Bl8ckr0uter

Ashenwelt wrote: »

Some GPO theory will be comming right up in a few days.

Awesome.

I do believe you are right about most people just installing AD and going on with life. In my test lab that is exactly what I did

Ashenwelt

knwminus wrote: »

Awesome.

I do believe you are right about most people just installing AD and going on with life. In my test lab that is exactly what I did

Back to the lab with you!

And feel free to comment on the blog... at the blog:)

Bl8ckr0uter

Ashenwelt wrote: »

Back to the lab with you!

And feel free to comment on the blog... at the blog:)

Will do!

earweed

Good start, and a good thing for me to know to avoid..lol
I'm kind of new to AD, no actual work experience with it yet.I took the 83-640 last month and taking the 70-642 this month, already started studying for the 70-643. I'd also like to see some stuff on setting up GPO's as that was one of my weak areas and I'd also see a little about what I will actually, vice reading/studying, see when I'm in your position.
I'd like to see a little about when and why you use a lot of the new features in Sever 2008.

NetworkingStudent

Ashenwelt wrote: »

So I started a new Blog. Mainly AD focus, with some system center and a spot for my thoughts on certifications.

Are there any topics people would like to see? Or any tech tips (from simple to fairly complex) that people would like?

Just looking for input.

The blog is: The RepAdmin Active Directory Blog

Thanks all!

The blogs looks great!! I will be taking 2 server classes this summer starting July 19th , and I will take all the extra training/resources I can get
Learning server in 10 weeks instead of our typical 12 seems tough, but I’m going to give it a go.

I look forward to reading and watching your blog develop.

Ashenwelt

My primary goal in this blog is to pass on theory and concepts. You can find how to everywhere... but why and what are rarely shown.

Dunno... hope people like it:)

And... 10 good weeks is enough time to get your feet well and truly wet. Good luck!

[Deleted User]

Enjoyed the first post. Keep up the good work!

Ahriakin

Don't forget folks, and not just for this thread, but if you like someone's contribution give 'em +Rep

Mishra

phoeneous wrote: »

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I have some examples on my blog if that helps.

Cale Pantke

earweed

Ashenwelt wrote: »

My primary goal in this blog is to pass on theory and concepts. You can find how to everywhere... but why and what are rarely shown.

Good to know. I'm taking the 70-642 this month and already started studying for the 70-643. I started a resource thread already for the 70-647 and the why and how will definitely come in handy for me.

Ashenwelt

Thanks all!

Also, are there any concepts or ideas with regards to AD that you all think should get some screen time?

My next one is discussing GPOs.

earweed

Ashenwelt wrote: »

My next one is discussing GPOs.

I'd like to see you discuss a little about the strategies on implementing GPO's and the why for different strategies.
After the GPO's I'd probably like to see something about server deployment and the why you would use different methods and something on the placements of servers.

Ashenwelt

earweed wrote: »

I'd like to see you discuss a little about the strategies on implementing GPO's and the why for different strategies.
After the GPO's I'd probably like to see something about server deployment and the why you would use different methods and something on the placements of servers.

Well, ask and you will recieve:

Group Policy Object Decisions: Monolithic GPO

Post two is up. I will delve further into GPOs in the future.

Paul Boz

Pretty sweet, keep updating

I bookmarked it. I'll delete it if you don't update it regularly though!

Ashenwelt

My current goal is one to two entries a week. Maybe faster, but not slower.

And still taking requests for AD related topics... prefering theories and concepts.

Geekspeakpedia

Ashenwelt wrote: »

My current goal is one to two entries a week. Maybe faster, but not slower.

And still taking requests for AD related topics... prefering theories and concepts.

Ah...active directory. At some point, I'm going to get to that myself on my site. I like what you've done so far though. Very well written and very useful information.

veritas_libertas

Excellent, please keep it up

Paul Boz

Ashenwelt wrote: »

My current goal is one to two entries a week. Maybe faster, but not slower.

And still taking requests for AD related topics... prefering theories and concepts.

I'd like to see a good writeup on security best practices for designing organizational units.

earweed

Ashenwelt wrote: »

Well, ask and you will recieve:

Group Policy Object Decisions: Monolithic GPO

Post two is up. I will delve further into GPOs in the future.

Very well written

Ashenwelt

Paul Boz wrote: »

I'd like to see a good writeup on security best practices for designing organizational units.

That is something I am currently working with a client on. And that is something that is going on my list. Granted, that lists is growing rapidly:)

And thanks everyone. I will keep you all updated.

Paul Boz

Ashenwelt wrote: »

That is something I am currently working with a client on. And that is something that is going on my list. Granted, that lists is growing rapidly:)

And thanks everyone. I will keep you all updated.

Well if its something you're working on, maybe you should move it to the front of your long list

Ashenwelt

Paul Boz wrote: »

Well if its something you're working on, maybe you should move it to the front of your long list

Its going to go like this... scribble... scribble... change topic... repeat... wow, hey, lets run with this... scribble... scribble

earweed

Any new topics coming our way anytime soon?

networker050184

phoeneous wrote: »

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the lost packets

I like your style

earweed

phoeneous wrote: »

In the meantime, check out my blog

the lost packets

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