Putting authentication policies and authentication policy silos to good use

This recipe shows how to use Authentication Policies and Authentication Policy Silos.

Getting ready

To use Authentication Policies and Authentication Policy Silos, make sure the domain runs the Windows Server 2012 R2 DFL, or a newer version of the level. Also, be aware that the protections offered by the Authentication Policies and Authentication Policy Silos only apply when accounts that are members of the group are used on devices running Windows 8.1 or newer versions of Windows or Windows Server 2012 R2 or newer versions of Windows Server.

To manage Authentication Policies and Authentication Policy Silos, sign into a domain controller or a member...