How to remove a Azure AD group using PowerShell scripts
Administrators use Azure AD groups to manage users and their permissions collectively. The cmdlet listed in the table below serves the function of removing Azure AD groups. As your unified solution for AD, Microsoft 365, Exchange Server, and Google Workspace management and reporting, ADManager Plus empowers you to achieve the same task with ease and comprehensive capabilities.
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PowerShell
Steps to remove Azure AD group using PowerShell scripts:
- Note down the required parameters (ObjectId, IfMatch, DefaultProfile, etc.) for creating the group.
- Execute the following PowerShell script with the required parameters and their values.
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Remove-AzADGroup
-ObjectId <String>
[-IfMatch <String>]
[-DefaultProfile <PSObject>]
[-PassThru]
[-WhatIf]
[-Confirm]
[<CommonParameters>]
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Where <ObjectId> specifies the key: Id of the group, and <DefaultProfile> specifies the credentials, account, tenant, and subscription used for communication with Azure.
Example: Removing group by display name
Remove-AzADGroup -DisplayName $name
ADManager Plus:
Steps to remove Azure AD group using ADManager Plus:
- Log in to ADManager Plus and navigate to Microsoft 365 > Management > Group Management.
- Under Bulk Group Modification, click Delete Groups.
- Select the desired Microsoft 365 tenant from the Microsoft 365 Tenant drop-down and the groups to be deleted.
- You can either add the groups to be deleted via Search or you can import them from a CSV file.
- Click Apply.
Limitations of using PowerShell scripts to remove Azure AD groups
- PowerShell is mainly designed for Windows environments, limiting its functionality on non-Windows platforms.
- Generating complex graphical reports might require additional tools or languages.
- PowerShell might exhibit slowness in execution, particularly with complex scripts.
- Debugging PowerShell scripts can also pose challenges, especially when dealing with intricate codes or poorly constructed scripts.
Benefits of employing ADManager Plus for the removal of Azure AD groups
- With ADManager Plus, you can efficiently manage and clean up bulk groups directly from the reports, saving time and effort.
- ADManager Plus' group management module simplifies the complex task of handling Azure AD groups by offering bulk group creation, bulk group modification, and reports-based group management in an effortless and hassle-free manner.
- ADManager Plus allows administrators to delete Azure AD groups in bulk instead of deleting them one by one using the native Azure AD.
- ADManager Plus also offers the ability to execute sequential follow-up tasks, seamlessly integrating with workflows to deliver efficient controlled automation.
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