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control passwords in group policy
Jan 11th
Posted by technoblogical in Active Directory
control passwords in group policy
This is a short video about how to create password policies in a Server 2008 Active Directory domain. The policies are already configured, but this shows how to modify them. You can also use similar methods in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and 2000 Server. Similar settings are also available in local group policy in an Microsoft Management Console (MMC). You can set these policies locally on Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, XP, or 2000.
The policies are located at…
Computer Configuration / Policies / Windows Settings / Security Settings / Account Policies / Password Policy
The six settings are…
Enforce Password History
Maximum password age
Minimum password age
Minimum password length
Password must meet complexity requirements
Store passwords using reversible encryption
Remote Assistance
Dec 21st
Posted by technoblogical in Networking
Remote Assistance
This is a video on how to use remote assistance. It’s a program built into windows. Unlike remote desktop, it allows the person you are helping to see the screen at the same time. remote desktop will lock out local users. XP was the first version of windows to have remote assistance. Every version since has had a copy of remote assistance. It will incorporate with Microsoft email programs to make it easier or you can save it as a file and then use your own email program to send the file. & also has a feature called Easy Connect, but that doesn’t always work.
Internet Connection Sharing
Dec 21st
Posted by technoblogical in Networking
Internet Connection Sharing
Internet Connection Sharing is a way to share your internet connection for other computers. It requires two network cards on your computer. It also requires a crossover cable or a switch/hub between your network cards. You can use this if you have to pay for an internet connection. With ICS two or more people can connect while only paying for one. You can also use this to make a machine as a gateway for your office. However, complications arise if you are running a Windows Active Directory domain or already have a DHCP server. This feature is available on Microsoft Windows 2000, xp, vista, 7, server 2000, 2003, 2008.