Windows Server

Generating passwords for Active Directory–Revisited

I once wrote a post on how to generate random passwords that would comply with Active Directory complexity rules quite a while back. My script on TechNet Gallery has now reached over 2000 downloads and I thought it might be time to revisit the topic with a few updates. First off I’ve just updated the script, mainly for better performance. I’ve also realized that a common scenario is when a user calls the service desk asking for a new password.

Windows Server 2012 R2 Preview

Windows Server 2012 R2 Preview is finally available for download: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/download-preview Really looking forward to set it up in my lab.