Re: Specifying AD server to authenticate against....

"Jef A" <jef.aldrich@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:%23jgVQiLRHHA.3520@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I am wondering what tools i can use to monitor what server my workstations authenticate against. Also what tool can i use to monitor other AD activities like this?

I have been looking in the event log on each of my domain controllers but i would like to know if there is a better way.

Hello Jef,

you can use NLTest to verify to which DC a client has a secure channel. You can also query the variable Logonserver.

If you have your site-structure configured in Active Directory and DNS is working correctly your clients will usually log onto the domaincontrollers within the site they are currently in.


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