Getting a list of all users in an Active Directory group is a common task for IT administrators — for audits, access reviews, licence management and security checks. This guide covers how to get all members of an AD group using PowerShell, including nested group members, in 2026. Get All Members of an AD Group … Read more
Every time you type a website address into your browser, DNS (Domain Name System) silently translates that human-readable name into an IP address your computer can use to connect. Without DNS you would need to memorise a string of numbers for every website you visit. This guide explains how DNS works, the different types of … Read more
Exporting Active Directory Organizational Unit (OU) members to CSV format is a common administrative task that enables efficient user management, reporting, and data analysis. This comprehensive guide provides multiple methods to accomplish this task, from PowerShell commands to GUI-based approaches, ensuring you have the right solution for your specific environment and requirements. 1. Prerequisites and … Read more
Keeping your Active Directory clean and free of unused computer accounts is essential for security, reporting accuracy, and overall domain hygiene. One of the most effective ways to identify stale computer objects is by using PowerShell to check when each device last authenticated with the domain. This guide walks you through how to locate inactive … Read more
Effective Management with Active Directory Tools Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC) remains a cornerstone for managing Active Directory (AD) environments on Windows Server 2022 or Windows 11 systems. This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough for installing, utilizing, and enhancing AD tools through Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT), PowerShell, and integration with Azure AD. Designed … Read more
Mastering Active Directory with PowerShell Active Directory (AD) is the backbone of Windows networks, and PowerShell 7.4 is your heavy artillery for running it like a boss in 2025. This isn’t a one-trick CSV export pony—it’s your full-on AD domination manual, covering user creation, group juggling, bulk automation, security audits, and troubleshooting on Server 2022 … Read more
Managing Active Directory (AD) security groups is a core task for administrators. This PowerShell script provides a user-friendly way to browse AD security groups, display additional options, and export group details to a file. Before using the script, make sure you have the necessary prerequisites in place. Prerequisites To successfully run this script, ensure the … Read more
Introduction For administrators working with Active Directory, exporting user information to a CSV file can be a powerful way to gather and analyze data. Using PowerShell, you can perform an LDAP search to retrieve details such as usernames, email addresses, last logon times, and more. Here’s a PowerShell script that defines a search filter, specifies … Read more
Introduction Managing Active Directory (AD) groups is an essential task for IT administrators, especially in large organizations. Ensuring that users are in the correct security groups can be a time-consuming task. This blog post will walk you through a PowerShell script that automates the process of identifying users who are not members of a specific … Read more
Active Directory (AD) is the name of Microsoft’s proprietary directory service. It is used in corporate environments and utilizes a Windows Server operating system. Active Directory enables network administrators to manage the permissions of users and their access to network resources. The client computers used in an AD environment will normally be running a version … Read more
Have you ever been in a position where someone has deleted something that they shouldn’t have done in Active Directory and you desperately need to restore it? Well you can go through your backups and look at restoring that way, but there is a much simplier way to restore any Active Directory object. For having … Read more
ADRestore is a free Active Directory tool that allows you to restore deleted objects from your Active Directory environment. Essential for recovering accidentally deleted user accounts, computers or groups. Requirements Windows Server with Active Directory Domain Administrator rights How to Download Watch our video guide on how to download from TechyGeeksHome: Support & Feedback Found … Read more