How to deploy Windows Labs. Microsoft's intra ID centralizes critical user data, including account information and access control. Keeping this information secure requires a thorough solution like Windows Labs. In this video, we'll explain how it works and how you can use it for your benefit. Before we begin, be sure to subscribe to Ninja One's IT Video Hub for more tech content like this. What is Windows lapse and why use it? Windows local administrator, password solution, or Windows lapse helps organizations securely manage local admin passwords by automatically generating unique complex passwords for each computer. These passwords are rotated regularly and can be managed securely in Microsoft Intra. This reduces the risk of password reuse and limits damage from breaches, prerequisites, and system requirements for lapse Windows Lapse succeeds the Legacy Microsoft Lapse product, which is blocked on newer OS versions. While Microsoft Laps can still be supported for a limited time, it is highly recommended to migrate all your data to the new Windows laps, which is compatible with Windows 1123 H two, and later. If your domain function level or DFL is earlier than 2016, you can't enable Windows laps. Password encryption, ensure that your operating system is always up to date so that you can maximize the full features of laps. Deploying Labs in active directory for Windows 11 and above laps is now a native part of Windows, meaning you won't have to download and install it separately. Now, if you are only planning to back up your passwords to Microsoft Intra id, you won't have to configure the active directory to set up lapse in active directory. If you're using Group Policy Central Store first, copy the Group Policy Template files manually to the central store. Then configure group policy settings to define where passwords are stored, how often they change, and to deploy the lapse management tool to computers. Next, create a new Windows lapse policy that targets the managed devices After setup, verify that everything is working correctly and that passwords are saved correctly in the active directory. Best practices for using Laps for a secure Laps setup. Follow these best practices. First, enable auditing to track password access and usage. This makes it easier to monitor and review laps activity. Next, set strong access controls to protect stored passwords. Finally, you should also keep laps updated with the latest security patches and be prepared to troubleshoot common issues as they arise. Lapse does more than just secure local administrator passwords. It also strengthens your organization's overall security. Implementing Windows Lapse helps protect your Windows environment from unauthorized access. For more information, check out our official blog post on how to deploy Windows laps linked in the description below.