How to modify AD computer attributes using PowerShell

The following is a comparison between modifying AD computer attributes with Windows PowerShell and ADManager Plus:

Windows PowerShell

Steps to modify AD computer attributes using PowerShell:

  • Identify the domain in which you want to modify the group attributes of user(s)
  • Identify the LDAP attributes you need modify.
  • Compile the script.
  • Execute it in Windows PowerShell.

Sample Windows PowerShell script

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Set-ADComputer -Identity "USER1-SRV1" -ManagedBy "CN=DB Administrator 01,OU=UserAccounts,OU=Managed,DC=USER1,DC=COM"
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ADManager Plus

How to modify AD computers in bulk:

  • Select Modify Bulk Computers -> Computer Management -> Management.
  • Import a CSV file with updated attribute values.
  • Click Update in AD button.

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Following are the limitations to modify AD computers using native tools like Windows PowerShell:

  • We can run this script only from the computers which has Active Directory Domain Services role.
  • With each filter and conditions, the script will get longer and complicated.
  • Troubleshooting these scripts requires extensive AD and scripting expertise

ADManager Plus can help you modify AD computers in bulk with just a CSV file in a simple and intuitively designed UI.

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