Editing users of other domains – with PowerShell
An experienced AD administrator uses the PowerShell cmdLets „Get-ADUser“ and „Set-ADUser“ for many automated processes in the domain. (more…)
Articles related to Active Directory administration. (user, computer and group management)
Azure Basics: Connecting with Azure (PowerShell)
In this article, I will explain how to set up a connection with Azure. Moreover, I aim to clarify and give helpful advice on how to...
PowerShell Custom Objects
Find out how to create clearly laid out CSV files with the help of PowerShell scripts: use PowerShell Custom Objects combined with Export-csv commandlet. (more…)
IsMember – Check group membership in Active Directory
The PowerShell function “IsMember” checks if the user who runs the PowerShell script is a member of a certain group. This has advantages compared to using...
Dynamic OU Groups – Assign Permissions to OUs
Assigning permissions to Organizational Units (OUs) simplifies administration tasks. This is especially relevant after migrations. The following article exemplifies how you can create and use self-updating OU groups...
Mobile Video Streaming Server with Windows 10
Vacations are just about to start and the kids want to be entertained on the road. What about a mobile video stream for your 800km...
AD Administration in the new Azure Portal
In the second half of 2016 AzureAD Administration was made available through a new Azure Portal. This is a short overview. (more…)
NTFS Creator Owner Permissions
This article is about the NTFS permission Creator Owner. First you will find a short introduction into NTFS permissions and a description of the Creator...
Adding a Windows Server 2012 R2 DC to an Existing Domain
When talking about including Windows Server 2012, the following question occurred more often recently: Is my Active Directory Domain ready to add a W2012R2 domain...
Changing Linux Attributes of an AD User (PowerShell)
If you want to change Linux attributes gidNumber, uid and uidnumber via PowerShell you will recognize that it is not possible by adding a parameter....
Changing the Notation of a Dynamic DNS Host Entry
Changing upper and lower case of a dynamic DNS host entry is not easily possible in case the DNS is integrated into the Active Directory....
Offline Files, Work Folder or OneDrive for Business?
Offline Files, Work Folder or OneDrive for Business- what will it be for you? Very often this question arises in daily routine. What are the...
Anonymous Access to Active Directory
Usually there is an option to access Active Directory anonymously- anonymous access. Normally you do not need it. But there are exceptions to every rule....
Domain Migration: “Access Denied“ after Changing Group Type
During an AD domain migration in a customer environment I faced the problem that group permissions for file shares did not work any more. This...
AD PowerShell Basics 3: Set-ADUser
Use the PowerShell Cmdlet Set-ADUser to change user attributes in Active Directory. With Set-ADUser you can: – Change attributes of a single user – Change...
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