Remove-DistributionGroup
Applies to: Exchange Server 2007 SP1, Exchange Server 2007 SP2, Exchange Server 2007 SP3
Use the Remove-DistributionGroup cmdlet to delete an existing distribution group from the Active Directory directory service.
Syntax
Remove-DistributionGroup -Identity <DistributionGroupIdParameter> [-Confirm [<SwitchParameter>]] [-DomainController <Fqdn>] [-IgnoreDefaultScope <SwitchParameter>] [-WhatIf [<SwitchParameter>]]
Detailed Description
The Remove-DistributionGroup cmdlet deletes an existing distribution group from the Active Directory directory service.
To run the Remove-DistributionGroup cmdlet, the account you use must be delegated the following:
Exchange Recipient Administrator role
Account Operator role for the applicable Active Directory containers
For more information about permissions, delegating roles, and the rights that are required to administer Exchange Server 2007, see Permission Considerations.
Parameters
Parameter | Required | Type | Description |
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Identity |
Required |
Microsoft.Exchange.Configuration.Tasks.DistributionGroupIdParameter |
The Identity parameter specifies the distribution group that you want to remove. The Identity parameter can take any of the following values for the distribution group:
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Confirm |
Optional |
System.Management.Automation.SwitchParameter |
The Confirm parameter causes the command to pause processing and requires you to acknowledge what the command will do before processing continues. You don't have to specify a value with the Confirm parameter. |
DomainController |
Optional |
Microsoft.Exchange.Data.Fqdn |
To specify the fully qualified domain name (FQDN) of the domain controller that writes this configuration change to Active Directory, include the DomainController parameter. |
IgnoreDefaultScope |
Optional |
System.Management.Automation.SwitchParameter |
The IgnoreDefaultScope parameter instructs the command to ignore the default recipient scope setting for the Exchange Management Shell and use the entire forest as the scope. This allows the command to access Active Directory objects that are not currently in the default scope. Using the IgnoreDefaultScope parameter introduces the following restrictions:
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WhatIf |
Optional |
System.Management.Automation.SwitchParameter |
The WhatIf parameter instructs the command to simulate the actions that it would take on the object. By using the WhatIf parameter, you can view what changes would occur without having to apply any of those changes. You don't have to specify a value with the WhatIf parameter. |
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Example
The following code example shows how to use the Remove-DistributionGroup cmdlet to remove an existing distribution group that is named Temporary Staff.
Remove-DistributionGroup -Identity "Temporary Staff"