Update specify-domains-for-aic-to-enumerate.md

[tay-caliguiri]

• Corrected instructions to actually include fix/tag to use
• Updated the config file name and location to match supported versions which no longer use IIS

[github-actions]

Pull Request Review - PR #33

Summary

This PR updates the configuration file path and instructions for specifying domains in Access Information Center (AIC), reflecting a migration from IIS-based deployment to a standalone service-based deployment.

Review Findings

✅ Positive Aspects

1. Critical Update: This addresses an important configuration change from IIS (web.config) to standalone service (AccessInformationCenter.Service.exe.config)
2. Improved Clarity: The updated instruction now specifies both the tag name (AuthSearchDomains) and where to enter values (value=""), making it more actionable
3. Accurate Path: The new file path matches the modern deployment architecture

📝 Documentation Quality Issues

High Priority - Content Accuracy

1. Inconsistent file references: The document still references other IIS-based files that may no longer exist:

   • Line 10: web.config keyword should be updated to reflect the new config file
   • Line 34: The file path has a trailing backslash but no filename extension clarification

2. Incomplete instructions: The instructions mention entering "DNS names" in the tag but don't provide:

   • An example of the actual XML/config syntax
   • Format for comma-separated values (mentioned in line 33 but not shown in instructions)
   • Example values (e.g., value="domain1.com,domain2.com")

Medium Priority - Documentation Structure

3. Redundant section headers (lines 25-26, 37-38): Each section has both markdown header and bold text with same content

   • Example: ## Summary: followed by **Summary:**
   • This is inconsistent with other KB articles in the repository

4. Section naming inconsistency: Lines 25, 29, 37 use different patterns:

   • Some use "Summary:" with colon
   • Some use "Issue:" with colon
   • This differs from similar KB articles which omit the colon in markdown headers

Low Priority - Metadata

5. Outdated metadata: The web.config keyword (line 10) should be updated to AccessInformationCenter.Service.exe.config or removed

🔍 Comparison with Repository Conventions

Looking at similar KB articles (e.g., enable-aic-emails-to-all-resource-owners.md), the standard format should be:

## Summary
[Content without bold "Summary:" prefix]

## Issue
[Content without bold "Issue:" prefix]

## Instructions
[Numbered steps]

## Result
[Expected outcome]

The current file mixes this with bold prefixes, creating inconsistency.

🎯 Recommendations

Must Fix

1. Remove trailing backslash or clarify the full path:

   In the AccessInformationCenter.Service.exe.config file (by default located at `C:\Program Files\STEALTHbits\Access Information Center\AccessInformationCenter.Service.exe.config`)

2. Add concrete example:

   ## Instructions
   1. Navigate to `C:\Program Files\STEALTHbits\Access Information Center\`
   2. Open `AccessInformationCenter.Service.exe.config` with a text editor (run as Administrator)
   3. Locate the `AuthSearchDomains` setting
   4. Enter the DNS names of the domains as a comma-separated list in the `value` attribute:
      ```xml
      <add key="AuthSearchDomains" value="domain1.com,domain2.com,domain3.com" />

   5. Save the file and restart the Access Information Center service

Should Fix

3. Align with repository conventions: Remove redundant bold section headers (lines 26, 30, 38)
4. Update keywords metadata: Replace web.config with the new config file name

Nice to Have

5. Add Result section: Following the pattern of other KB articles, add a "Result" section explaining the expected behavior after the change

🔒 Security & Performance

• ✅ No security concerns identified
• ✅ No performance implications
• ✅ No code quality issues (documentation only)

✅ Test Coverage

• N/A - Documentation change only

Conclusion

The core change is correct and necessary, but the instructions could be more complete and consistent with other KB articles in the repository. Consider the recommendations above to improve clarity and maintainability.

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Review generated by Claude Code

[tay-caliguiri]

@hilram7 can you pretty please approve this

[hilram7]

Hi @tay-caliguiri! Thank you for these updates! I am reviewing the Claude Code Review feedback and will get back to you soon.

[tay-caliguiri]

@hilram7 If it's easier, we can kill this PR and I can do a full rewrite of the KB. I was more focused on correcting the info when I submitted this but can definitely see the areas of improvement here.

[hilram7]

Hi @tay-caliguiri! I just sent you a message on Teams responding to your last comment. I feel it'll be easier to discuss the details of next steps there. I think we can stay with this PR and do a few more edits before merging.

[github-actions]

Pull Request Review: Update specify-domains-for-aic-to-enumerate.md

Summary

This PR updates the documentation for specifying domains in Access Information Center (AIC) to reflect the current product configuration. The changes correct outdated file paths and provide clearer, more detailed instructions.

Positive Changes ✅

1. Accurate Configuration File Path

• Before: Referenced web.config in C:\inetpub\wwwroot\StealthAudit Compliance (IIS-based)
• After: Correctly references AccessInformationCenter.Service.exe.config in C:\Program Files\STEALTHbits\Access Information Center\
• This is a critical fix that aligns with supported versions no longer using IIS

2. Improved Instructions

• Added specific, numbered steps that are much easier to follow
• Included the actual setting name: AuthSearchDomains (now also in keywords)
• Provided a concrete XML example showing the exact syntax
• Added instruction to restart the service after changes

3. Better Structure

• Removed redundant bold text in section headers (e.g., **Summary:** → ## Summary)
• Added a "Result" section that clearly explains the expected outcome
• More professional and consistent formatting

Code Quality & Best Practices ✅

Markdown Formatting

• Proper use of heading levels
• Clean numbered list with sub-elements
• Code block with appropriate XML syntax highlighting
• No formatting issues detected

Content Quality

• Clear, concise, and actionable instructions
• Proper technical detail level for the target audience
• Keywords updated to include relevant search terms (AuthSearchDomains, AccessInformationCenter.Service.exe.config)

Suggestions for Improvement 💡

1. Service Restart Instructions

Consider adding more specific instructions for restarting the service:

5. Save the file and restart the Access Information Center service:
   - Open **Services** (services.msc)
   - Locate **Access Information Center** service
   - Right-click and select **Restart**

2. Minor Grammar Enhancement

Line 30: "You can specify which domains the AIC enumerates" could be clearer as "You can specify which domains AIC should enumerate" to avoid the ambiguous "the AIC" phrasing.

3. Version Applicability

Consider adding a note about which versions this applies to, since the PR description mentions "supported versions which no longer use IIS". For example:

> **Note**: This applies to Access Information Center versions that no longer use IIS. 
> For older IIS-based versions, see [legacy documentation].

4. Consistency with Similar Files

Looking at enable-aic-emails-to-all-resource-owners.md:docs/kb/accessinformationcenter/configuration-and-setup/enable-aic-emails-to-all-resource-owners.md:34, it mentions IIS paths, which suggests there may be other documentation files that need similar updates for consistency.

Security Considerations ✅

• Instructions correctly mention running text editor as Administrator (necessary for editing config files in Program Files)
• No security concerns identified

Performance Considerations ✅

• The feature itself addresses a performance issue (slow startup due to unavailable domains)
• Documentation changes have no performance impact

Testing & Validation Considerations

• ⚠️ Recommendation: Verify that the example XML syntax is correct for the actual config file format
• ⚠️ Recommendation: Confirm the exact service name for restart instructions

Documentation Standards Alignment

Based on the repository structure and similar files:

• ✅ Proper frontmatter with description, keywords, products, sidebar_label
• ✅ Consistent section structure (Summary, Issue, Instructions, Result)
• ✅ Appropriate use of code blocks and formatting
• ✅ Knowledge article ID preserved

Overall Assessment

Verdict: Approved with minor suggestions ✅

This is a valuable update that corrects outdated information and significantly improves the documentation quality. The changes are accurate, well-structured, and make the instructions much more actionable. The suggestions above are minor enhancements that would further improve clarity but are not blockers for merging.

Impact: High - This fixes potentially broken instructions that would prevent users from successfully configuring domain enumeration.

Risk: Low - Documentation-only change with no code modifications.

[github-actions]

Pull Request Review: Update specify-domains-for-aic-to-enumerate.md

Summary

This PR updates the AIC domain enumeration documentation to correct the configuration file name and location, and improves the instructions with better structure and clarity. Overall, this is a positive change that enhances the documentation quality.

✅ Strengths

1. Accurate Technical Information: The update correctly changes from the outdated IIS-based web.config path to the current AccessInformationCenter.Service.exe.config location, which is critical for users on supported versions.

2. Improved Structure: The numbered steps provide clear, sequential instructions that are easier to follow than the previous single-line instruction.

3. Concrete Example: The XML code snippet with comma-separated domains (domain1.com,domain2.com,domain3.com) provides helpful guidance on the expected format.

4. Consistent Formatting: The removal of redundant bold section headers (e.g., **Summary:** → Summary) aligns with repository conventions (see other KB articles like enable-aic-emails-to-all-resource-owners.md).

5. Updated Keywords: The metadata correctly removes web.config and adds AccessInformationCenter.Service.exe.config and AuthSearchDomains for better searchability.

6. Result Section: Adding a Result section follows the repository pattern seen in other configuration articles.

📝 Suggestions for Improvement

1. Minor Wording Enhancement in Issue Section

The "Issue" section could be slightly clearer. Consider this revision:

Current (lines 29-36):

## Issue
You can specify which domains the AIC enumerates, rather than allowing the AIC to try all of them every time.

It does this every time a user logs into the AIC.

A comma-separated list of domains that AIC is allowed to enumerate on startup.

This list is useful because customers often have domains with trust relationships that are unavailable due to being taken down, etc. This makes application startup take significantly longer.

Suggested:

## Issue
The AIC attempts to enumerate all domains with trust relationships every time a user logs in. When domains are unavailable (e.g., decommissioned or unreachable), this significantly increases application startup time.

You can specify a comma-separated list of domains that AIC is allowed to enumerate on startup, which improves performance by avoiding enumeration attempts on unavailable domains.

This revision:

• Consolidates the fragmented sentences into a coherent explanation
• Places the problem statement before the solution
• Clarifies the relationship between unavailable domains and startup performance

2. Service Name Consistency

Line 47 mentions restarting the Netwrix Access Information Center service, but it should be verified that this is the exact service display name. Based on the directory name "STEALTHbits" in line 40, the service might have a different name. Consider adding the service's internal name in parentheses for clarity:

5. Save the file and restart the **Netwrix Access Information Center** service (or `AccessInformationCenter` service).

3. Optional: Add Note About Backup

Following the pattern from other configuration KB articles (like aic-branding-customization.md), you might consider adding a note about backing up the config file before editing:

> **NOTE:** It is recommended to create a backup of `AccessInformationCenter.Service.exe.config` before making changes.

However, this is optional as not all similar articles include this.

🔍 Quality Checks

• ✅ No bugs or issues detected
• ✅ No security concerns (read-only configuration documentation)
• ✅ No performance implications (documentation only)
• ✅ Test coverage: N/A (documentation change)
• ✅ Code quality: Markdown formatting is correct
• ✅ Metadata: Keywords and frontmatter are properly updated
• ✅ Consistency: Follows repository KB article patterns

🎯 Recommendation

Approve with minor suggestions. The PR significantly improves the documentation accuracy and usability. The suggestions above are minor enhancements that would further polish the article, but the current version is production-ready.

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Review generated with assistance from Claude Code

[hilram7]

This PR is good to go. We addressed the Claude Code Review feedback that seemed applicable to this article and ignored those that did not.