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Deploying Active Directory Users and Computers?

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Linn Kubler

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Feb 22, 2008, 2:34:59 PM2/22/08
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Hi,

I'm trying to give my managers the ability to reset user passwords and
unlock locked users. I think I've figured out the delegation parts but now
I'm wondering how do I install the Active Directory Users and Computers MMC?
I would rather install that on their computers rather than make them log
into my domain controller.

Any one know how I can best handle this?

I'm also possibly interested in scripting the actual password reset and
unlock to simplify those tasks for my managers. If anyone has any resources
handy that could demonstrate how I might do this it would be great.

Thanks in advance,
Linn


Meinolf Weber

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Feb 22, 2008, 2:45:15 PM2/22/08
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Hello Linn,

adminpak.msi from the server deployed with gpo software distribution or local
installed if not so many workstations.

Best regards

Meinolf Weber
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Marcin

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Feb 22, 2008, 3:53:57 PM2/22/08
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Linn,
look into http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=314978 regarding installing
specific admin tools included in the Adminpak.msi. Since this is a Windows
Installer packaged software, you can deploy it via Group Policy.
Alternatively, use scripts listed at
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/scriptcenter/scripts/ad/users/default.mspx?mfr=true

hth
Marcin

Linn Kubler

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Feb 25, 2008, 4:52:50 PM2/25/08
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Thanks Meinolf, that worked. But man, it sure installs a lot of
applications onto the workstation. Not sure I like that. Don't suppose
there's any way to simply install the Active Directory Users and Computers
application without all the rest, is there?

Thanks,
Linn

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Linn Kubler

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Feb 25, 2008, 4:56:28 PM2/25/08
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Thanks for the tips Marcin. After installing the adminpak.msi on a test
workstation I don't really like the install. I want something easier for
the managers to use.

I like the scripting idea but just don't know enough about it to manage the
scripting in the time I have available. Maybe I'll post some questions on
the scripting news group and see if anyone can help me out there.

Thanks,
Linn

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Meinolf Weber

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Feb 26, 2008, 2:29:30 AM2/26/08
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Hello Linn,

This should help you to extract the tools you need:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314978/en-us

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