Update to securing local passwords

A common challenge for IT admins is managing local admin passwords on the Windows workstations they manage. Several years ago Microsoft rolled out LAPS to make life easier. Recently it got an update.

LAPS, short for Local Administrator Password Solution, is a powerful tool that allows IT administrators to securely manage local administrator passwords on their Windows operating systems. Recently, Microsoft released a new version of LAPS, which includes several updates and enhancements that IT professionals should be aware of.

Firstly, the new version of LAPS now supports PowerShell 7.0, which means that administrators can now use the latest version of Microsoft's popular scripting language to manage local administrator passwords. This is a significant improvement over the previous version, which only supported older versions of PowerShell.

Another major improvement in the new version of LAPS is the improved security. The new version of LAPS includes several new security features, including randomized password length and complexity, that help to make it even more difficult for attackers to guess or crack the local administrator passwords. Additionally, LAPS now supports enforces strict password policies, such as password length and complexity requirements, which further enhance security.

Furthermore, Microsoft has also made it easier to deploy and configure LAPS through Group Policy. The new version of LAPS includes a simplified Group Policy configuration that allows administrators to easily deploy and manage LAPS on their Windows operating systems. This makes LAPS more accessible to IT professionals, regardless of their experience level.

Finally, the new version of LAPS also includes several bug fixes and performance improvements that help to make it more stable and reliable. These improvements mean that LAPS is less likely to experience errors or crashes, which can result in less downtime and fewer IT support requests.

In conclusion, the new version of LAPS is a significant upgrade over the previous version, and offers several new features and improvements that make it easier for IT administrators to manage local administrator passwords on their Windows operating systems. With enhanced security, easier deployment and configuration, and improved reliability, LAPS is a valuable tool for any organization looking to improve their Windows security and streamline their IT management processes.