Windows LAPS replaced the legacy Microsoft LAPS tool, but migration is rarely clean. This helpdesk guide walks through the most common 2026 failures — rotation errors, Intune conflicts, Entra ID backup issues, and event log diagnostics — with PowerShell fixes that work.
The April 14, 2026 RC4 deprecation enforcement (CVE-2026-20833) is breaking Kerberos auth across Active Directory. Decode 12 error codes, run klist and setspn, migrate service accounts to AES, and reset krbtgt the right way.
Account lockouts are the #1 helpdesk call. Learn the complete troubleshooting workflow — from tracing Event 4740 on domain controllers to PowerShell automation, Fine-Grained Password Policies, Entra Smart Lockout, and Self-Service Password Reset to cut ticket volume.
A systematic guide to diagnosing and fixing Group Policy Objects that won't apply. Covers gpresult diagnostics, DNS verification, security filtering, WMI filters, SYSVOL replication, Windows 11 24H2 changes, and Intune hybrid coexistence.
A practical guide for IT admins covering all 16 ADCS ESC attack techniques. Learn how to audit your certificate infrastructure, harden configurations, set up real-time monitoring, and respond to certificate-based attacks before they compromise your Active Directory environment.