Tag: User Accounts

Per-User Services in Windows: Info & Configuration

It’s a little-known fact that Windows comes with per-user services, background processes that complement the well-known per-machine system services. This article explains what per-user services are, how to create your own, and which configuration options there are.

When you need to simulate a real Active Directory with thousands of users you quickly find that creating realistic test accounts is not trivial. Sure enough, you can whip up a quick PowerShell one-liner that creates any number of accounts, but what if you need real first and last names? Real (existing) addresses? Postal codes […]

Tag: User Accounts

Per-User Services in Windows: Info & Configuration

Creating Realistic Test User Accounts in Active Directory