Local Administrator Password Solution 6.2

Microsoft Corporation offers a solution to help manage the Local Administrator Password on computers in a networked environment. This solution is known as the Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS).

LAPS is a tool that automatically generates and manages unique passwords for local administrator accounts on domain-joined computers. These passwords are stored in Active Directory (AD) and can be retrieved by authorized users with the help of the LAPS client software.

With LAPS, organizations can significantly reduce the risk of compromised administrator account passwords, as well as improve control and auditing of privileged access on their networked computers. LAPS is available as a free download for Windows Server 2008 and newer versions.

• LAPS automatically rotates the local administrator password at periodic intervals to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access.
• LAPS stores the passwords securely in AD, so they're only accessible by authorized personnel.
• There's a built-in auditing capability to track changes to local administrator account passwords.
• LAPS integrates with Group Policy, so administrators can easily manage and deploy configuration settings from a central location.

LAPS is a valuable tool for organizations looking to enhance the security of their networked environment by managing local administrator accounts more effectively. It's simple, reliable, and adds an important layer of security to any Windows-based computer network.