Automating Active Directory Administration with Windows Powershell 2.0

Description

Focused content on automating the user authentication and authorization tool for Windows environments

Automation helps make administration of computing environments more manageable. It alleviates the repetition of repeating frequent tasks and and automates just about any task for Active Directory, Windows PowerShell 2.0. Focused on everyday and frequently performed tasks, this indispensable guide provides you with the PowerShell solutions for these tasks. Solutions are presented in a step-by-step format so that you can fully grasp how the new Active Directory module for PowerShell provides command-line scripting for administrative, configuration, and diagnostic tasks.
* Walks you through the processes and tools required to automate everyday tasks
* Offers PowerShell solutions for maintaining a Windows Server 2008 R2 environment
* Includes real-world examples, explanations of concepts, and step-by-step solutions

This unique book allows you to work more efficiently and effectively and keep up with the ever-increasing demands from businesses.

CONTENTS:

Introduction.

Part I: Administering Service Delivery.

Chapter 1: Using PowerShell with Active Directory.

Chapter 2: Managing Domain and Forests.

Chapter 3: Managing Sites and Replication.

Chapter 4: Managing Sites and Replication.

Part II: Managing Active Directory Data.

Chapter 5: Configuring Active Directory Dependencies.

Chapter 6: Administering User and Group Accounts.

Chapter 7: Managing Computer Accounts, Objects, and Organizational Units.

Chapter 8: Managing Group Policies.

Part III: Protecting Your Invest in Active Directory.

Chapter 9: Automating Active Directory Security.

Chapter 10; Backing up Data and Recovering from Disasters.

Chapter 11: Monitoring Health and Performance.

Index.