Redmond Magazine

How To Create an Active Directory Account in PowerShell

Although Active Directory accounts are sometimes manually created using the Active Directory Users and Computers console, it is also possible to create Active Directory accounts through PowerShell.
MCPmag

3 Ways To Keep Active Directory Clean with PowerShell

One of the most popular PowerShell topics I see in the community relates to finding Active Directory (AD) computers and users based on the age of the account. Many people have a need to find "stale" ...
MCPmag

Automating Active Directory Jobs with PowerShell Scripts

PowerShell seems to have the ability to automate just about anything. Active Directory (AD) is no different. By downloading a freely available PowerShell module, an IT admin can manage every facet of ...
Network World

Introducing the Active Directory Module for Windows PowerShell

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. Let’s take ...
Virtualization Review

Microsoft Security Best Practice: Clean Up Active Directory Accounts with PowerShell

Why use third-party security tools for Active Directory account cleanups when the ubiquitous PowerShell serves just as well? In a presentation of Microsoft security best practices, 21-time Microsoft ...
Network World

How-To Administer Active Directory Domain Services Computers Using Windows PowerShell

The Active Directory Module for Windows PowerShell, which is included with Windows Server 2008 R2, can be used to administer Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) objects, including computer ...
InfoWorld

Thumbs-up, thumbs-down: Windows Server 2008 R2 Active Directory

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 ...