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10/19/2022

Change is never easy, but with proper planning and ex*****on, it can be smoother. userPrincipalName (UPN) changes are no different. In…

10/13/2022

If you are an Active Directory Administrator or Active Directory Migration Consultant, then you should find this post enlightening. The…

09/06/2022

Active Directory Migration: Fundamentals Pt 3 - Importance of sIDHistory

In previous posts for this series, we began by discussing some of the fundamentals for performing a On-Premise Active Directory Migration. We've covered the topics of DNS Conditional Forwarding, building and configuring the Active Directory Trusts, as well as the importance of mirroring Active Directory Sites & Subnets, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), and logon scripts. In this post, we'll take a look at the role sIDHistory plays into Active Directory migration considerations.

In the linked article below we cover:

• Let’s start at the fundamentals - What is sIDHistory?
• How does sIDHistory work?
• What are the benefits of using sIDHistory?
• What are the drawbacks of using sIDHistory?
• How does sIDHistory impact a User’s Security Token generated during logon?
• How can I tell if a user has sIDHistory?
• How do you adjust the maximum token size in Active Directory?

Hope you enjoy the post!

In previous posts for this series, we began by discussing some of the fundamentals for performing a On-Premise Active Directory Migration…

09/06/2022

09/01/2022

In the first part of our Active Directory migration series we looked at the prerequisites for a successful migration. In this second part we'll look at how to prepare the environments for an Active Directory migration. We'll start by looking at how to match your existing password policies in order to maintain security during the migration, then discuss how to check that your domain and forest functional levels are compatible, and finally cover some of the things you need to do when duplicating Active Directory Sites and Services. We'll also take a brief look at replicating or abandoning Group Policy Objects (GPOs) and logon scripts.

As always, Active Directory migration is a complex topic and there are many different ways to approach it. The steps we'll cover in this series are just one way to do things - they may not be the best way for your particular situation, but hopefully they'll give you a good starting point.

That said, let's get started...

(It's kind of longish so the full post is on Medium.)

In the first part of our Active Directory migration series we looked at the prerequisites for a successful migration. In this second part…

08/29/2022

Migrating an on-premise Active Directory can seem like a daunting task. But with the right planning and preparation, it can be a relatively straight-forward...

08/25/2022

In the business world, there are a number of different events that can happen – some good, and some bad. The pandemic is one such event that has had a major impact on businesses around the globe. In this post, we will take a look at how the pandemic has impacted business strategy, and how it has led to an increase in volume of Active Directory migration projects.

As we've seen, the pandemic has been a major disruptor to businesses around the globe. It has forced many businesses to change their strategies in order to adapt to the new landscape. One of the most common changes that businesses have made is to focus more on online operations. This has led to an increased in demand Active Directory projects focused around better security as businesses look to move their operations online.

The pandemic has also led to a number of mergers and acquisitions. In many cases, businesses have been forced to merge in order to survive; in some cases, it's just an opportunistic time to find a "great buy". This has led to an increase in the volume of Active Directory migration projects, as businesses look to consolidate their operations or create a more robust vertical within their Marketspace.

Divestitures have also increased as businesses look to offload non-essential or less-profitable assets. This too has led to an increase in the volume of Active Directory migration projects, as businesses look to streamline their operations and improve their bottom line.

Overall, the pandemic has had a major impact on business strategy, and has led to an increase in the volume of Active Directory projects, many of which are migration projects. This is likely to continue in the future, as businesses adapt their operations to the new landscape. Mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures are all likely to continue at a higher than normal volume.

It's a great time to be able to provide services in this space and help these clients design for and step into their future!

08/23/2022

Active Directory Migration: When Is the Right Time?

Making the decision to migrate Active Directory is not one to be taken lightly. There are a number of factors to consider before you can determine when the right time for your organization is. In this blog post, we will take a look at some of the key considerations that need to be made when planning an Active Directory migration. By understanding these factors, you will be able to make a more informed decision about when the time is right for your business.

One of the first things to consider when planning an Active Directory migration is your current environment. Are you running Active Directory on-premises or in the cloud? If you are running Active Directory on-premises, what version are you running? What edition of Windows Server are you using?

Another key consideration is your users. How many users do you have? What types of devices are they using? Are they using Active Directory-joined devices or non-domain joined devices? What locations do your users reside in?

You will also need to consider the applications that are relying on Active Directory. How many applications are there? What type of authentication do they use? Are they Active Directory-integrated applications or non-integrated applications?

Finally, you need to think about the data that is stored in Active Directory. What type of data is it? How sensitive is it? How is it being used?

All of these factors need to be taken into consideration when planning an Active Directory migration. By understanding these factors, you will be able to make a more informed decision about when the right time for your organization is. Active Directory is a critical component of any IT infrastructure and making sure that it is running smoothly is crucial for business success.

03/13/2020

AMPLIFY: to expand; to make larger or greater, (as in amount, importance, or intensity); to increase the strength or amount of As many of you know, Rick Gregson, the founder of Convergent Technologies, recently moved from the Upstate of South Carolina to Austin, Texas. One of his motivating factors....

03/09/2020

Convergent Technologies wants to provide a platform where you can connect with individuals in your field on a personal and professional level. Whether your specialty lies in Microsoft Directory Service, Active Directory/Messaging Migration, or Security/Identity-related interest, we would love to sha...

03/02/2020

We at Convergent Technologies cherished the opportunity to once again be a Premiere Sponsor of the annual Wish Ball held by Make-A-Wish of South Carolina. This year’s theme was to celebrate wishes that have taken flight, changing the lives of many South Carolina Wish Kids. A Wish Kid is a child su...

11/07/2019

Whew, boy! Rick touched on a lot of tech minefields with his previous blog on the shortcomings of Tesla. One of the first is the idea of responsibility. Is the company that designed the “AI” at fault? This branches out to the question of what a reasonable expectation of an AI even is—and this ...