Overview

This section contains comprehensive operational procedures and administrative guides for managing Active Directory environments.

Operations Categories

Security and Authentication

• Certificate Management - Managing certificates in AD environments
• Install Server Certificate for LDAPS - LDAPS certificate installation procedures
• Linux Authentication - Integrating Linux systems with Active Directory
• Security Group Management Recommendations - Best practices for security group management
• Security Settings Applied for Domain Controllers - Domain controller security configurations

Forest and Trust Management

• Active Directory Forest Recovery - Complete forest recovery procedures
• Connect to Another Forest with Trust - Inter-forest trust establishment
• Schema Extension Script - Extending the Active Directory schema

Network and Connectivity

• Connecting to Windows File Shares - File share access procedures
• Firewall and Network Information - Network configuration for AD
• Reset Secure Channel - Computer account secure channel troubleshooting

Policy and Configuration Management

• Apply Baseline Group Policy and Security Template - Implementing security baselines
• Isolate Domain Controller - Domain controller isolation procedures

Account and Object Management

• Remove Account Expiration - Managing account expiration settings
• Use Active Directory Recycle Bin - Recovering deleted objects

Monitoring and Maintenance

• Maintenance Procedures - Regular maintenance tasks
• Monitoring and Alerting - Health monitoring solutions
• Troubleshooting Guide - Comprehensive troubleshooting procedures

Prerequisites

Most operations in this section require:

• Domain Administrator or equivalent privileges
• Understanding of Active Directory concepts and architecture
• Access to domain controllers and administrative tools

Best Practices

Before Performing Operations

1. Always test in a non-production environment first
2. Create system state backups of domain controllers
3. Document the current configuration before changes
4. Follow proper change management procedures
5. Have a rollback plan ready

Related Sections

• Security - Security policies and procedures
• Configuration - Advanced configuration guides
• Procedures - Step-by-step administrative procedures
• Reference - Quick reference materials

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This operations guide is part of the comprehensive Active Directory documentation.