Windows Server 2008 R2 includes an Active Directory Module for Windows PowerShell. This new feature enables you to perform Active Directory administrative tasks by using Windows PowerShell.

Installing the Active Directory Module The first task you'll need to do is grab the ActiveDirectory PowerShell module. Unlike other modules that are available by just running Install-Module , the ...

I'm also assuming you're going to be running this PowerShell code on a domain-joined computer and logged in with rights to create new users. If so, you're going to need the ActiveDirectory PowerShell ...

When you use PowerShell to create an Active Directory account, that account is disabled by default. PowerShell will not allow you to enable the account unless the account has been assigned a password.

I have successfully put together my own Get-LdapUser and Set-LdapUser functions based on various examples I have found online. Now I need to move on to group membership - adding users to LDAP ...

The Active Directory Module for Windows PowerShell, which is included with Windows Server 2008 R2, can be used to perform password and account search operations against Active Directory Domain ...

Figure 5: PowerShell can display role and feature information from an offline VM. About the Author Brien Posey is a 22-time Microsoft MVP with decades of IT experience.

Enhance Active Directory tasks with these 21 PowerShell scripts, such as creating accounts, checking for account lockouts, and finding domain administrators. Save Time — Boost efficiency by ...

In his examination of "Top Best Practices for Windows Enterprise Security Heading Into 2023," Posey provided his PowerShell scripts in explaining best practice No. 6: clean up Active Directory user ...

I recently completed a book on Windows Server 2008 where I highlight at the end of each chapter the features coming in Release 2. I was especially curious about four Active Directory features, so ...