I can see a need for a BPA for AD but also a tool which can go out and discover an AD and report back on all of its nuances in detail (maybe this would be one utility, offering both of the above features).
I'm still waiting for a good AD/DC stress test tool to emerge too... neil -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Susan Bradley, CPA aka Ebitz - SBS Rocks [MVP] Sent: 12 October 2005 02:34 To: [email protected] Subject: [ActiveDir] AD/DNS BPA? <lurk mode off> Stupid question... okay we have Exchange Best practices analyzer right? http://www.microsoft.com/exchange/downloads/2003/exbpa/default.mspx I know you guys don't like GUI...but besides DNSlint, dnsdiag, Sysinternals, Joeware stuff and such things... is there currently enough tools in your bag'o'tricks to ensure DNS/AD is set up right? Do you guys have a tool that you consider 'the' DNS/AD BPA and if so what is it? Or is AD/DNS health review like security log reviews/dump files where it's an art and not a science? And feel free to lob 'SBS could run on ipx/spx' comments my way as well. ;-) <lurk mode back on> -- Letting your vendors set your risk analysis these days? http://www.threatcode.com List info : http://www.activedir.org/List.aspx List FAQ : http://www.activedir.org/ListFAQ.aspx List archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/activedir%40mail.activedir.org/ PLEASE READ: The information contained in this email is confidential and intended for the named recipient(s) only. If you are not an intended recipient of this email please notify the sender immediately and delete your copy from your system. You must not copy, distribute or take any further action in reliance on it. Email is not a secure method of communication and Nomura International plc ('NIplc') will not, to the extent permitted by law, accept responsibility or liability for (a) the accuracy or completeness of, or (b) the presence of any virus, worm or similar malicious or disabling code in, this message or any attachment(s) to it. If verification of this email is sought then please request a hard copy. Unless otherwise stated this email: (1) is not, and should not be treated or relied upon as, investment research; (2) contains views or opinions that are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of NIplc; (3) is intended for informational purposes only and is not a recommendation, solicitation or offer to buy or sell securities or related financial instruments. NIplc does not provide investment services to private customers. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Registered in England no. 1550505 VAT No. 447 2492 35. Registered Office: 1 St Martin's-le-Grand, London, EC1A 4NP. A member of the Nomura group of companies. List info : http://www.activedir.org/List.aspx List FAQ : http://www.activedir.org/ListFAQ.aspx List archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/activedir%40mail.activedir.org/
