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Your invaluable Active Directory PowerShell cheat sheet

Automating boring AD management tasks is the starting point for many IT pros when it comes to using PowerShell. Unlock the full potential of the Active Directory PowerShell module(s) with our handy cheat sheet. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned professional, this cheat sheet is designed to be your go-to guide for the most important and frequently used AD cmdlets.

AD Cheat Sheet

 

Content overview

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User Management

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Organizational Unit Management

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Replication Management

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Computer Management

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Group Management

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Domain Management

 
  • Change user properties for multiple users
  • Find inactive users
  • Modify OU settings
 
  • Create a new computer account
  • Add members to groups
  • Remove users from an AD group
 
  • Create a new Group Policy
  • Show AD replication topology
  • Reset a AD user password