So have Active Directory and PowerShell…how do you make them work together? Find out in Managing Active Directory with Windows PowerShell: TFM. You will not only learn about managing Active Directory users and groups with PowerShell, but also computer accounts, group policy, Active Directory infrastructure and more. Coverage includes how to use “out of the box” PowerShell features like the [ADSI] type adapter, as well as 3^rd party solutions such as the Quest Software Active Roles Management Shell for Active Directory. Inside you will find plenty of real-world and practical examples, including complete scripts you can use right now to get your job done faster and more efficiently! This book is not only the definitive guide to managing Active Directory, but also local directory services. Need to manage the local administrator account on 1000 servers? Need to find out who belongs to the local Administrators group on those 1000 servers? You can easily accomplish these tasks and more with PowerShell right from your desktop. If you are just getting started with PowerShell or need a quick refresher, jump in with the PowerShell Crash Course in Chapter 1 and hit the ground running. Managing Active Directory with Windows PowerShell: TFM can be used as a reference guide or read cover to cover as a thorough tutorial led by a Windows PowerShell MVP.

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Author Jeffery Hicks (MCSE, MCSA ,MCT) is a Scripting Guru for SAPIEN Technologies. He is the co-author of Advanced VBScript for Microsoft Windows Administrators (Microsoft Press 2006), Windows PowerShell:TFM (SAPIEN Press 2006) as well as several training videos on administrative scripting. He is currently a columnist for REDMOND Magazine and MCPMag.com. Jeff is a frequent contributor to several online IT community web sites as well as an invited speaker at computer conferences and seminars. He is currently a Contributing Editor for ScriptingAnswers.com. He welcomes email at jhicks@SAPIEN.com or visit his blog at http://jdhitsolutions.blogspot.com.