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[![](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/featured_image-11.webp)](/troubleshoot-active-directory-replication-errors/) * [Active Directory](/tag/active-directory/) * [Command Line](/tag/command-line/) * [DNS](/tag/dns/) [ ## How to Troubleshoot Active Directory Replication Errors Troubleshoot Active Directory replication errors by isolating 1311, 1722, 2087, and USN rollback issues with repadmin, dcdiag, DNS, RPC, and KCC checks. ](/troubleshoot-active-directory-replication-errors/) [![Adam Bertram Avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d0b9d42e21e5622713f8b693aa5c0f9244d5f7dd200ed29b8398f52dee5de337?s=192&d=mm&r=g) Adam Bertram12 min. read ](/author/adam-bertram/) [![](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/featured_image-7.webp)](/gpo-intune-migration/) * [Active Directory](/tag/active-directory/) * [Azure AD](/tag/azure-ad/) [ ## Migrate Group Policy to Intune Without Breaking Endpoints Export GPOs as XML, analyze them with Group Policy Analytics, migrate supported settings to Intune Settings Catalog, and resolve hybrid device conflicts. ](/gpo-intune-migration/) [![Adam Bertram Avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d0b9d42e21e5622713f8b693aa5c0f9244d5f7dd200ed29b8398f52dee5de337?s=192&d=mm&r=g) Adam Bertram9 min. read ](/author/adam-bertram/) [![](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/featured_image-6.webp)](/survive-2026-secure-boot-certificate-expiry-3/) * [Certificates](/tag/certificates/) * [Command Line](/tag/command-line/) [ ## How to Survive the 2026 Secure Boot Certificate Expiry Deploy Windows UEFI CA 2023 before the June 2026 certificate expiry. Inventory devices, update OEM firmware, and trigger enrollment via Intune or PowerShell registry settings. ](/survive-2026-secure-boot-certificate-expiry-3/) [![Adam Bertram Avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d0b9d42e21e5622713f8b693aa5c0f9244d5f7dd200ed29b8398f52dee5de337?s=192&d=mm&r=g) Adam Bertram6 min. read ](/author/adam-bertram/) [![](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/featured_image-6.webp)](/survive-2026-secure-boot-certificate-expiry/) * [Certificates](/tag/certificates/) * [Command Line](/tag/command-line/) [ ## How to Survive the 2026 Secure Boot Certificate Expiry Deploy Windows UEFI CA 2023 before the June 2026 certificate expiry. Inventory devices, update OEM firmware, and trigger enrollment via Intune or PowerShell registry settings. ](/survive-2026-secure-boot-certificate-expiry/) [![Adam Bertram Avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d0b9d42e21e5622713f8b693aa5c0f9244d5f7dd200ed29b8398f52dee5de337?s=192&d=mm&r=g) Adam Bertram6 min. read ](/author/adam-bertram/) [![](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/featured_image-1.webp)](/disable-smtp-auth-exchange-online-december-2026/) * [Azure AD](/tag/azure-ad/) * [Azure PowerShell](/tag/azure-powershell/) [ ## How to Disable SMTP AUTH in Exchange Online Before December 2026 Audit SMTP AUTH usage with PowerShell, migrate devices and scripts to OAuth 2.0, and disable Basic Auth in Exchange Online before Microsoft’s 2026 deadline. ](/disable-smtp-auth-exchange-online-december-2026/) [![Adam Bertram Avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d0b9d42e21e5622713f8b693aa5c0f9244d5f7dd200ed29b8398f52dee5de337?s=192&d=mm&r=g) Adam Bertram7 min. read ](/author/adam-bertram/) [![](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ditch-gpos-intune-featured.webp)](/ditch-gpos-migrate-microsoft-intune-2/) * [Active Directory](/tag/active-directory/) * [Azure](/tag/azure/) [ ## Ditch the GPOs: Migrate to Microsoft Intune Use Group Policy Analytics to migrate GPOs to Intune Settings Catalog profiles, handle unsupported Group Policy Preferences, and manage hybrid AD-to-MDM transitions. ](/ditch-gpos-migrate-microsoft-intune-2/) [![Adam Bertram Avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d0b9d42e21e5622713f8b693aa5c0f9244d5f7dd200ed29b8398f52dee5de337?s=192&d=mm&r=g) Adam Bertram7 min. read ](/author/adam-bertram/) [![](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/featured_image-16.webp)](/negotiate-it-salary/) * [career development](/tag/career-development/) * [salary negotiation](/tag/salary-negotiation/) [ ## Stop Leaving Money on the Table: IT Salary Negotiation Learn salary negotiation strategies for IT professionals, from researching market rates with Levels.fyi to handling counteroffers and maximizing total compensation. ](/negotiate-it-salary/) [![Adam Bertram Avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d0b9d42e21e5622713f8b693aa5c0f9244d5f7dd200ed29b8398f52dee5de337?s=192&d=mm&r=g) Adam Bertram6 min. read ](/author/adam-bertram/) [![](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/featured_image-3.webp)](/ace-modern-coding-interview-sysadmin/) * [Bash](/tag/bash/) * [Command Line](/tag/command-line/) * [DevOps](/tag/devops/) * [Python](/tag/python/) [ ## How to Ace the Modern Coding Interview as a SysAdmin Master coding interviews for sysadmin and DevOps roles with practical preparation strategies. Learn Python, Bash, and platform-specific techniques that translate your operational experience into interview success. ](/ace-modern-coding-interview-sysadmin/) [![Adam Bertram Avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d0b9d42e21e5622713f8b693aa5c0f9244d5f7dd200ed29b8398f52dee5de337?s=192&d=mm&r=g) Adam Bertram9 min. read ](/author/adam-bertram/) [![](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/26802_featured_image-scaled.jpg)](/fix-active-directory-weak-point-passwords/) * [Active Directory](/tag/active-directory/) * [Specops](/tag/specops/) * [Sponsored](/tag/sponsored/) [ ## How to Fix Active Directory’s #1 Weak Point in 2026: Passwords It's 2026. Despite years of momentum around passwordless authentication, the reality in most enterprise environments is still the same: Active Directory ](/fix-active-directory-weak-point-passwords/) [![Adam Bertram Avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d0b9d42e21e5622713f8b693aa5c0f9244d5f7dd200ed29b8398f52dee5de337?s=192&d=mm&r=g) Adam Bertram8 min. read ](/author/adam-bertram/) [![](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/featured_image-2-scaled.jpg)](/easyentra-look-hybrid-user-management-virtual/) * [Active Directory](/tag/active-directory/) * [Azure AD](/tag/azure-ad/) * [Sponsored](/tag/sponsored/) [ ## EasyEntra: A Look at Hybrid User Management with Virtual Templates EasyEntra consolidates Active Directory and Entra ID management into a single interface. This hands-on review explores Virtual User Templates—a feature that standardizes user provisioning across hybrid environments. ](/easyentra-look-hybrid-user-management-virtual/) [![Adam Bertram Avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d0b9d42e21e5622713f8b693aa5c0f9244d5f7dd200ed29b8398f52dee5de337?s=192&d=mm&r=g) Adam Bertram4 min. read ](/author/adam-bertram/) [![](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/image_2025-12-08_135610968.png)](/specops-mfa-windows-login/) * [Active Directory](/tag/active-directory/) * [MFA](/tag/mfa/) * [Specops](/tag/specops/) * [Sponsored](/tag/sponsored/) [ ## Active Directory: Add MFA to Windows with Specops Secure Access Learn how to deploy Specops Secure Access to add multi-factor authentication (MFA) to Windows logins and Remote Desktop connections in Active Directory environments. ](/specops-mfa-windows-login/) [![Adam Bertram Avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d0b9d42e21e5622713f8b693aa5c0f9244d5f7dd200ed29b8398f52dee5de337?s=192&d=mm&r=g) Adam Bertram6 min. read ](/author/adam-bertram/) [![](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/91e5abb1-5bca-4958-a9f1-0f203a8938f7.png)](/block-passwords-active-directory/) * [Active Directory](/tag/active-directory/) * [InfoSec](/tag/infosec/) * [Password Management](/tag/password-management/) * [Specops](/tag/specops/) * [Sponsored](/tag/sponsored/) [ ## How to Block Known Bad Active Directory Passwords In this article, we will explore why and how to block the use of certain passwords for Active Directory user accounts. In an Active Directory environment, ](/block-passwords-active-directory/) [![Adam Bertram Avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d0b9d42e21e5622713f8b693aa5c0f9244d5f7dd200ed29b8398f52dee5de337?s=192&d=mm&r=g) Adam Bertram8 min. read ](/author/adam-bertram/) [![](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/image_2025-10-24_095322075.png)](/migrating-powershell-6-to-7-5/) * [PowerShell](/tag/powershell/) [ ## Migrating from PowerShell 6 to 7.5: Breaking Changes/New Features Migrate from PowerShell Core 6 to 7.5: breaking changes, features, and testing tips. ](/migrating-powershell-6-to-7-5/) [![Adam Bertram Avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d0b9d42e21e5622713f8b693aa5c0f9244d5f7dd200ed29b8398f52dee5de337?s=192&d=mm&r=g) Adam Bertram4 min. read ](/author/adam-bertram/) [![](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/active-directory-password-audit-autumn.png)](/active-directory-security-audit/) * [Specops](/tag/specops/) * [Sponsored](/tag/sponsored/) [ ## Boost your Active Directory Security with this Free Audit Scan your Active Directory passwords for strength and find weaknesses with a free Specops audit. ](/active-directory-security-audit/) [![Adam Bertram Avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d0b9d42e21e5622713f8b693aa5c0f9244d5f7dd200ed29b8398f52dee5de337?s=192&d=mm&r=g) Adam Bertram3 min. read ](/author/adam-bertram/) [![](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/3a4691e2-91b3-4636-9cb3-d9533534df57.png)](/helpdesk-social-engineering-specops/) * [Specops](/tag/specops/) * [Sponsored](/tag/sponsored/) [ ## Fortifying the Frontline: Protecting Helpdesks from Social Engineering Helpdesks are prime targets for social engineering. Specops Secure Service Desk ensures only verified users gain access, stopping attackers at the source. ](/helpdesk-social-engineering-specops/) [![Adam Bertram Avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d0b9d42e21e5622713f8b693aa5c0f9244d5f7dd200ed29b8398f52dee5de337?s=192&d=mm&r=g) Adam Bertram4 min. read ](/author/adam-bertram/) [![](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/featured-image-6.png)](/pester-test-timeout-runspaces/) * [Pester](/tag/pester/) * [PowerShell](/tag/powershell/) [ ## How to Add Timeouts to Pester Tests with PowerShell Runspaces Prevent Pester tests from hanging indefinitely using PowerShell runspaces. Learn to handle variable scoping, module loading, TestDrive access, and stream capture challenges with timeout protection. ](/pester-test-timeout-runspaces/) [![Adam Bertram Avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d0b9d42e21e5622713f8b693aa5c0f9244d5f7dd200ed29b8398f52dee5de337?s=192&d=mm&r=g) Adam Bertram6 min. read ](/author/adam-bertram/) [![](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/featured-image-5.png)](/powershell-module-manifest/) * [PowerShell](/tag/powershell/) [ ## PowerShell 101: Creating a Module Manifest Maybe you’ve put together some great functions but struggle to make them cohesive, intuitive, or shareable. Without a way to define your module’s ](/powershell-module-manifest/) [![Adam Bertram Avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d0b9d42e21e5622713f8b693aa5c0f9244d5f7dd200ed29b8398f52dee5de337?s=192&d=mm&r=g) Adam Bertram5 min. read ](/author/adam-bertram/) [![](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/featured-image.webp)](/powershell-functions-module/) * [PowerShell](/tag/powershell/) [ ## Creating a Real-World Module: Creating Functions Learn how to create PowerShell functions that gather memory, storage, and processor information from remote systems, transforming raw output into readable formats. ](/powershell-functions-module/) [![Adam Bertram Avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/d0b9d42e21e5622713f8b693aa5c0f9244d5f7dd200ed29b8398f52dee5de337?s=192&d=mm&r=g) Adam Bertram2 min. read ](/author/adam-bertram/) ## Categories * [IT Ops](/category/it-ops/) * [Cloud](/category/cloud/) * [DevOps](/category/devops/) * [Home Ops](/category/home-ops/) * [Information Security](/category/infosec/) * [Software Development](/category/software-development/) ## Site * [Home](/) * [Tutorials](/tutorials/) * [Instructors](/author/) * [Advertising](/advertising/) * [Recommended Resources](/resources/) * [About Adam](/about-adam/) Copyright 2026© ATA Learning | [Privacy Policy](/privacy/)