PowerShellNew-AzureADUser

New-AzureADUser

The following is a comparison between how you can create a new Azure AD user by using PowerShell scripts and ADManager Plus:

With PowerShell:

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New-AzureADUser
[-ExtensionProperty <System.Collections.Generic.Dictionary`2[System.String,System.String]>]
-AccountEnabled <Boolean>
[-AgeGroup <String>]
[-City <String>]
[-CompanyName <String>]
[-ConsentProvidedForMinor <String>]
[-Country <String>]
[-CreationType <String>]
[-Department <String>]
-DisplayName <String>
[-FacsimileTelephoneNumber <String>]
[-GivenName <String>]
[-IsCompromised <Boolean>]
[-ImmutableId <String>]
[-JobTitle <String>]
[-MailNickName <String>]
[-Mobile <String>]
[-OtherMails <System.Collections.Generic.List`1[System.String]>]
[-PasswordPolicies <String>]
-PasswordProfile <PasswordProfile>
[-PhysicalDeliveryOfficeName <String>]
[-PostalCode <String>]
[-PreferredLanguage <String>]
[-ShowInAddressList <String>]
[-SignInNames <System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Microsoft.Open.AzureAD.Model.SignInName]>]
[-State <String>]
[-StreetAddress <String>]
[-Surname <String>]
[-TelephoneNumber <String>]
[-UsageLocation <String>]
[-UserPrincipalName <String>]
[-UserState <String>]
[-UserStateChangedOn <String>]
[-UserType <String>]
[<CommonParameters>]

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With ADManager Plus:

Log in to the ADManager Plus console as an admin.
Navigate to Management > Create Bulk Users.
You can use ADManager Plus' intuitive templates or upload a CSV file to create users in bulk.
Click OK.

Challenges of using PowerShell

It is evident from the above scenario that PowerShell scripts can get complicated as the size of the organization increases and more users need to be onboarded. IT admins find it time-consuming to research through syntax, solve errors, and iterate scripts. It negatively impacts the productivity of IT admins and other critical tasks are often put on hold.
Delegation can be a security risk since it requires higher privileges.
Executing PowerShell scripts often requires strong technical knowledge and experience. There can be a shortage of such manpower in organizations.

ADManager Plus to the rescue

ADManager Plus is a powerful Azure AD management and reporting solution that can save you from the hassles of using PowerShell scripts. With its smart and interactive UI, you can perform complex admin tasks in a matter of minutes.

Here's a tidbit of how ADManager Plus can help you:

Manage your Active Directory (AD), Azure AD, Exchange, and Google Workspace environment from a centralized console.
Adopt a 360 degree approach to identity lifecycle management. Perform user onboarding, offboarding, and license management in bulk with intuitive templates.
Automate and orchestrate mundane admin tasks across various platforms.
Delegate tasks to technicians without elevating their native privileges.
Oversee delegated tasks through carefully curated workflows and reports.
Gain actionable insights into your IT environment with more than 200 preconfigured reports.
Leverage AD, Azure AD, and Google Workspace backup and recovery to disaster-proof your organization.

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New-AzureADUser

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