Some Command line tools for Active Directory Management in Windows Server 2008

Windows Server 2008 has included a number of command-line tools for managing Active Directory objects. These tools are installed when Active Directory role is added.

Dsadd

This utility is used to add objects to Active Directory. You can add users, groups, computer, contacts and OUs.

Dsmod

This utility is used to modify Active Directory objects. You can modify users, groups, computers, contacts and users. Domain controller properties and Active Directory partition can also be modified by using this command.

Dsmove

This command is used to move and rename Active Directory objects.

Dsrm

This command is used to remove Active Directory objects. You can also remove Active Directory container and its contents.

Dsquery

This utility is used to find objects in the Active Directory. You can also perform LDAP queries to find any object type and object attribute.

Dsget

This utility is used to view the properties of an object in Active Directory.