How to enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) for Office 365 users using ADManager Plus.
Besides simplified Office 365 user, group, contact, and license management, ADManager Plus also empowers you to configure secure user login to Office 365, by setting up multi-factor authentication (MFA) for users. With ADManager Plus, you can easily enable,
How to enhance your Office 365 group membership reporting with ADManager Plus.
ADManager Plus enables you to view the group memberships of all Office 365 security, distribution, and dynamic distribution groups in just a few clicks. List group memberships of Office 365 groups View the memberships of Office 365 security, email-enabled
How to migrate ADManager Plus from one version of Microsoft SQL server to another
You can use any one of the following built-in methods from Microsoft SQL to migrate the ADManager Plus data from one version of Microsoft SQL server to another: Method 1: Using the Detach and Attach Method: 1. Login to the Microsoft SQL Server Management
How to execute a PowerShell script upon successful AD user creation or modification using ADManager Plus
ADManager Plus allows you to add custom PowerShell scripts upon successful Active Directory (AD) user creation or modification. Steps to add a custom PowerShell script to be executed upon successful user creation or modification: 1. Logon to ADManager Plus and navigate to the AD Mgmt tab. 2. Under the User Management section, click on User Creation Templates. 3. Click on Create New Template and enter a suitable Template Name and Description. 4. Select the desired Domain. 5. Click on the Custom
How to configure two-factor authentication (TFA) in ADManager Plus
You can configure secure login to the ADManager Plus console by configuring two factor authentication (TFA). If TFA is enabled for ADManager Plus, technicians need to authenticate twice--first by entering their credentials and then by another method as enabled by the admin--to log in to the ADManager Plus console. However, the ADManager Plus default admin account is allowed to skip TFA. ADManager Plus allows TFA to be performed through authentication services such as Duo Security, Google Authenticator,
How to create AD users and generate reports on them using the ADManager mobile app
You can easily perform user provisioning and generate user reports on the go with the ADManager Plus mobile app. Steps to install and configure the ADManager Plus mobile app: 1. For Android-based mobile devices, launch the Google Playstore, search for ADManager Plus and install the app. 2. For iOS based mobile devices, launch the Appstore, search for ADManager Plus and install the app. 3. Once the app is successfully downloaded, open the app. 4. You will be prompted to enter the IP address
How to configure custom LDAP attribute in ADManager Plus
ADManager Plus allows you to set the values of custom LDAP attributes in AD in just a few clicks, without using any PowerShell or VB script. Prerequisite for configuring LDAP attributes in ADManager Plus: Custom LDAP attributes must already be configured in AD by extending the AD schema. Steps to configure custom LDAP attributes in ADManager Plus: 1. Logon to ADManager Plus and navigate to the Admin tab. 2. Under Custom Settings, click on the LDAP Attributes option. 3. Click on Add Attribute.
How to delete all inactive Active directory (AD) users using ADManager Plus
ADManager Plus' reporting capability allows you to generate essential reports and also perform management operations from within these reports. It also enables you to view and delete all inactive AD users at once, with the help of AD reports. Steps to delete all inactive AD users using ADManager Plus: 1. Logon to ADManager Plus and navigate to the AD Reports tab. 2. Click on Inactive Users report listed under the Logon Reports category. 3. Select the Domain and OUs for which you wish to view
How to automate AD user provisioning using a CSV file via ADManager Plus
ADManager Plus allows you to automatically create AD users without using any scripts. Rules for creating a CSV file required for automating AD user creation 1. The first row of the CSV file must contain the LDAP names of the AD attributes whose values you wish to set. To view a complete list of all the LDAP attributes that can be specified in a CSV file for user creation or modification, click here. 2. Each successive row is a user record that contains the values for the respective LDAP attributes.
How to add objects to multiple Active Directory (AD) groups at once, using ADManager Plus
As opposed to the native AD tools that require you to use complex PowerShell scripts to add objects to multiple AD groups, ADManager Plus allows you to add objects to groups using a CSV file in just a few clicks. Rules for creating a CSV file required for adding objects to groups: 1. The first row of the CSV file must contain the LDAP names of the AD attributes you wish to configure. To view the complete list of all the LDAP attributes that can be specified in a CSV file, click here. 2. Every
How to generate custom Active Directory (AD) reports using ADManager Plus
ADManager Plus allows you to generate reports according to the needs of your organization, using the Custom Reports creator, without the use of complex PowerShell scripts. Steps to create and generate a custom report: 1. Logon to ADManager Plus and click on the AD Reports tab. 2. Click on the Custom Reports option located on the left pane. 3. Click on New custom report. 4. Provide a suitable name and description for the report. 5. Use the Add to category option and select the category under
How to integrate ADManager Plus with ServiceDesk Plus?
Integration between a help desk software and an Active Directory (AD) management solution empowers technicians to handle AD tickets directly from the help desk console, without logging on to the domain controller. Watch this video to know why it's essential to integrate your AD management solution and your help desk software. ADManager Plus-ServiceDesk Plus integration This integration enables technicians to perform the following AD tasks, directly from the ServiceDesk Plus console: 1. Create, delete,
How to perform attribute level restoration of AD objects using ADManager Plus?
Granular recovery of AD objects Granular recovery means restoring the smallest of changes, without having to perform complete restoration of data. In Active Directory, granular recovery is synonymous with attribute-level restoration, which is restoring only a specific attribute of an AD object, instead of restoring all the attributes of the object or restoring all the objects. Why should you perform attribute-level restoration? Helps reduce resource utilization Faster than complete restoration The
How to incrementally backup AD objects using ADManager Plus?
Incremental backup is the process of backing up only the changes made since the last backup. In Active Directory, it is backing up only those objects whose attributes have been modified since the previous backup. Why should you perform incremental backups? Reduces usage of storage space. Faster to perform than full backups. Minimizes resource utilization. Incrementally backing up AD objects using native tools is not possible as they do not support incremental backups. ADManager Plus - the all-in-one
Use-case 34: How To Restore Accidentally Deleted Users In Your Active Directory
Scenario 1: While deleting inactive users, you have accidentally deleted a few live users. How would you restore these users and their group membership? Scenario 2: A rouge employee has breached the security and deleted a few vital user accounts. How would you retrieve these key accounts along with all their properties? When deletion occurs, just like the recycle bin available in the OS for files, folders and applications, Active Directory has its own recycle bin for AD objects. While the AD Objects
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Bulk management from GPO reports console
Over a period of time, the production environment could accumulate many GPOs that are unused or empty. Using GPO Reports, you can not only view empty and unused GPOs, but also perform bulk management actions. Figure 4: Unused GPOs report Figure 5: Empty GPOs report Read more about simplified bulk group policy management here and try it right away.
Active Directory automation just got better with our ADManager Plus 6610 release
Active Directory automation just got better with our ADManager Plus 6610 release Notifications: Tired of manually tracking the status of automations? You can now send email and SMS alerts to notify stakeholders about the execution of any automated task. Preview reports: While choosing a report for performing any pre-built management action in automation, you can preview the selected report. Group management: You can add groups to or remove them from specific groups and perform other group membership
Build custom Active Directory reports from scratch with ADManager Plus 6610
With ADManager Plus 6610, you now have the option to create custom Active Directory reports based on your organization's needs. With this feature, you can: Create custom reports: Create custom reports for categories such as users, computers, groups and contacts tailored to the needs of the organization. You can also create new categories for custom reports based on the requirements of the organization. Modify custom reports: Choose from the existing custom reports and make necessary modifications.
Building a better help desk: Part 3, simplified vendor contact management
Vendor-specific access to distribution lists Now using ADManager Plus’ workflow module, operations staff can make requests for vendor contact creation without having to worry about membership to the correct mail distribution groups. Here’s how it works: Help desks can create vendor-specific contact creation templates (e.g. logistics, housekeeping, or maintenance) using ADManager Plus. They can then add specific attributes to each creation template, including group membership information and email
[FREE WEBINAR] Empowering ServiceNow for Active Directory Management
Why should you take part? From this webinar learn how to empower your ServiceNow technicians so that they no longer need to struggle toggling around but instead, effortlessly manage Active Directory users from within ServiceNow console! When you are finished with this webinar you will know how to integrate ADManager Plus and ServiceNow ensuring that your technicians are even more efficient and well-rounded. REGISTER HERE ! December 12th | 02 PM EST Learn how to: Implement ADManager Plus - ServiceNow
Building a better help desk: Part 3, simplified vendor contact management
Vendor-specific access to distribution lists Now using ADManager Plus’ workflow module, operations staff can make requests for vendor contact creation without having to worry about membership to the correct mail distribution groups. Here’s how it works: Help desks can create vendor-specific contact creation templates (e.g. logistics, housekeeping, or maintenance) using ADManager Plus. They can then add specific attributes to each creation template, including group membership information and email
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ADManager Plus rolls out build 6600
ADManager Plus Build 6600 (October 2017) New Features: Office 365 Management: Standalone Office 365 user provisioning: You can now create user accounts in Office 365 without having to provision AD accounts. Separate UPN for Office 365 users: You can set a separate User Principal Name for Office 365. If not mentioned, the default UPN will be the logon name. Support for new Exchange Online attributes: You can configure new attributes such as E-mail Alias, Litigation Hold and In-Place Archive in Office
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[WEBINAR] Build a better help desk - Simplify AD management
Perform trouble-free user onboarding and offboarding, secure permission management, and simplify vendor contact management . Hang on! Did we say 'perform'? Nah! All you got to do is just call the shots. Simplify Active Directory management by having all your ServiceDesk Plus requesters as "workflow requesters in ADManager Plus" as well. REGISTER Webinar: ' Building a better help desk with business workflow for AD management ' Date: 1st November 2017 Time: 2 AM AEDT Presenter: Jay, Product
[Free Webinar] 5 tricks to Simplify Linked Mailbox management
Hello! Ensuring uninterrupted mail communication especially when organizations go through phases like acquisition, consolidation or demerger could be challenging. The solution lies in prompt creation of 'linked mailboxes'. ADManager Plus offers quick and hassle free linked mailbox creation in stark contrast to native tools. REGISTER 5 tricks to Simplify Linked Mailbox Management with ADManager Plus: A hands on training. Date: 26th October | Time: 2pm AEDT Participate in the webinar
Use Case: Receiving email or SMS notification upon password resets
Description: A notification profile can be configured to receive email, SMS or both using a template if the user's password is reset Receiving email or SMS notification upon password resets Unauthorized password resets are serious security threats to any network. IT administrators will look for contextual information whenever a password reset happens for critical user accounts and service accounts. Also, to validate the password resets, it is essential that the concerned users get notified
ADManager Plus rolls out build 6591
ADManager Plus Build 6591 (September 2017) New feature: Reads the configured tables of Oracle and MS SQL database and creates automatic schedules for user creation to synchronize the user details across the databases and AD environment. Sends its log data in Syslog format for analysis to a Syslog server, thus facilitating comprehensive auditing to ensure network security. Enhancements: ServiceNow integration: Capability to alter users' group membership. For enhanced security and to block unauthorized
[Webinar] Building a better help desk; trouble free user onboarding and offboarding.
GET UNLIMITED* WORKFLOW REQUESTERS LICENSE Perform trouble-free user onboarding and offboarding, secure permission management, and simplify vendor contact management. Hang on! Did we say 'perform'? Nah! All you got to do is just call the shots. Simplify Active Directory management by having all your ServiceDesk Plus requesters as "workflow requesters in ADManager Plus" as well. REGISTER Webinar: 'Building a better help desk with business workflow for AD management' Date: October 5th, 2017
Use-case: How to specify the template in the CSV file while creating users?
How to specify the template in the CSV file while creating users? You can easily specify the desired template in the CSV file you are importing for bulk user creation. You need to use the header "templateName" and specify its value in the subsequent lines. Alternatively, you can skip specifying the template in the CSV file and instead, specify it in the selected template option on the bulk user creation page. If templates are specified in both places--the CSV file as well as the selected template
All New GPO Management
New GPO management features in ADManager Plus Do you want to create new GPOs or edit existing ones with just a few clicks? Do you want to delete GPOs, in bulk? Now, ADManager Plus has all the answers. Our new features make GPO management easier than ever before. Create GPO's: Now GPOs can be created using ADManager Plus and be linked to any OU, site, or domain right at the time of creation or later according to your requirement. Edit GPO's: Modify the administrative template settings for both
Use-case: Is it possible to configure an automation to modify users based on the values in department, manager, and so on? How to schedule bulk import from a CSV file?
Is it possible to configure an automation to modify users based on the values in department, manager, and so on? How to schedule bulk import from a CSV file? You can configure automations to modify users based on specific conditions. To do so, you will need to apply a suitable user modification template to the automation being created. The modification rules option in the user modification templates lets you configure rules to automatically update specific attributes if a certain condition is satisfied. For
Temporary Rights
Hi, Has anyone found a workable solution whereby permissions in AD can be provided but are taken away or reminds you after a defined period ? We have some groups that we grant for a month\3months and 6 months but obviously need something to remind us to remove or re-enable the group.. Any ideas ? A
Use-case: How to automatically prevent duplication in the logon names or pre-Windows 2000 logon names during user creation?
Use-case: How to automatically prevent duplication in the logon names or pre-Windows 2000 logon names during user creation? Sometimes, organizations may have users with identical names and this might pose a problem during user creation. However, with ADManager Plus' user creation templates, you can easily check for duplicates at domain or forest level. The drag-n-drop option of user creation templates can be used to configure the following settings to handle duplicates in logon name or pre-Windows
Use-case: How to grant role-specific permissions to specific AD users? For example, how to delegate user creation permissions to an HR and user deletion permissions to an IT technician?
You can easily delegate specific permissions to specific AD users, as per your organizational requirements. For example, user creation permissions can be granted to your HR while user deletion permissions can be delegated to an IT technician. The procedure followed in delegating permissions via ADManager Plus is: Create a help desk role with the required permissions. Add a help desk technician and map the role onto the technician. Steps: Step 1: Go to AD Delegation --> Help Desk Roles --> Create
Use-case: How to grant role-specific permissions to specific AD users? For example, how to delegate user creation permissions to an HR and user deletion permissions to an IT technician?
You can easily delegate specific permissions to specific AD users, as per your organizational requirements. For example, user creation permissions can be granted to to your HR while user deletion permissions can be delegated to an IT technician. The procedure followed in delegating permissions via ADManager Plus is: Create a help desk role with the required permissions. Add a help desk technician and map the role onto the technician. Steps: Step 1: Go to AD Delegation --> Help Desk Roles -->
Use-case: How to create rules to automatically update user attributes?
Scenario 1: Modifying users' group memberships automatically when their departments or cities are changed due to organizational restructuring/transfers/mergers and acquisitions. Scenario 2: Updating the manager attribute depending on the values in the department. Organizational restructuring, M&A, and other developments often call for a change in the departments and cities of employees. With these changes, there arises a need to change the group membership as well. For example, an employee shifting
REgional Settings
Hi, Does anyone know how to amend the date format in ADManager+ ? (Ours is US for some reason) A
enabling https and ssl
Hi, I enabled SSL port (https) on my AD Manager app, but I was wondering if you could give me a procedure for installing a certificate issued by a certificate authority in this app. Regards,
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