Summary
The Active Directory module for Windows PowerShell can be used to automate Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) administration. In this module, you've learned about the cmdlets used for administering AD DS. The following are the key takeaways:
- The Active Directory module for Windows PowerShell cmdlets can help with user management, which is a core responsibility of administrators. It helps create, modify, and delete user accounts individually or in bulk.
- The Active Directory module for Windows PowerShell cmdlets can be used to create and delete groups and to modify group properties. You can also use these cmdlets to change the group membership.
- The Active Directory module for Windows PowerShell also has cmdlets to create, modify, and delete computer accounts. You can use these cmdlets for individual operations or as part of a script to perform bulk operations.
- Windows PowerShell provides cmdlets that you can use to create, modify, and delete Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) Organizational Units (OUs). These too can be used for individual operations or as part of a script to perform bulk operations.
- The Active Directory module provides cmdlets that allow you to create, delete, and modify those objects that don't have their own management cmdlets.
Additional reading
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