MCPmag

Using PowerShell To Copy Active Directory Users

It's not always the best idea to create Active Directory users from scratch. Chances are, your company has a standard "template" of attributes that are set for every domain user. If so, why are you ...
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

Creating a SQL Server Login Using PowerShell and SMO

In a previous article, I talked about getting started with managing SQL server using PowerShell and the Server Management Objects (SMO). While that was mostly spent making the connection and doing ...
Network World

How-To Administer Active Directory Domain Services User Accounts 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 user accounts.
Redmond Magazine

Q&A: Creating a Smarter, Cross-Platform PowerShell Profile

PowerShell has come a long way from its early days as a Windows-only automation tool. With the advent of PowerShell 7 and its cross-platform capabilities, IT professionals are being asked to do more ...