For anyone who manages Windows Server and Active Directory infrastructure, the r/ActiveDirectory community has two free events coming up. No sales, no marketing, just identity folks talking identity.

Open Q&A, Tomorrow

Casual, no agenda. Show up with a question or just hang out.

When: October 16, 2026 @ 10:00 CT (UTC-5) / 15:00 UTC - 60 minutes

Where: Horizon Secured Discord - https://discord.gg/mVFquFqpsW

November Active Directory Community Virtual Meetup - November 3rd

This one has more structure: panelists, a few prepared discussion topics, and open Q&A.

When: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 @ 10:00 CT (UTC-6) / 16:00 UTC - 90 minutes

Register (free): https://events.humanitix.com/active-directory-community-virtual-meetup-4-november-2026

Can't join live? Recordings are posted to YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ActiveDirectoryCommunity

I desperately need assistance!

What version of DotNet does On-Premises Data Gateway for 2026 need to install/run? On Microsoft's website is say 4.8 or higher. We have 6.0 installed on the server and it refuses to install saying we need to install dotnet, also the server has the old 4.7 installed too.

I really wish MS would update their freaking information! LoL

I downloaded it from here:
Download On-premises data gateway from Official Microsoft Download Center

Also does the gateway need to be installed on its own server? The dev who asked me to install it say it needs to be installed on SQL but again there is no information on MS on this page (link above) telling me that, so I am second guessing myself.

Thanks,