does anyone know the name of this?

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Awhile back, the place I used to work at was using an interface. To
give tier 1 admins acesss to AD, from which they could unlock user
accounts within there OU. It was from microsoft, and it allowed us to
show the admin, only users in there OU. It was a 'wizard' type
interface were you select options and hit next. I was trying to search
for it but couldn't remember the name. Does anyone know what I'm
talking about and remember the name?
 
I can't remember what they're called for the life of me, but I have used them
once and they are files that limit (hide) objects outside your OU to ease the
use of MMC based utilities by non-admins.

If you just want to unlock acccounts, go downlaod the resource kit tool
"lockoutstatus" from Microsoft's website. They simply put in the login name
and select unlock account. Same goes for reset password. No searching for
burried users in your OU structure.
 
chris.ahlstrom said:
Awhile back, the place I used to work at was using an interface. To
give tier 1 admins acesss to AD, from which they could unlock user
accounts within there OU. It was from microsoft, and it allowed us to
show the admin, only users in there OU. It was a 'wizard' type
interface were you select options and hit next. I was trying to search
for it but couldn't remember the name. Does anyone know what I'm
talking about and remember the name?
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Try search on the phrase or word "task pad" | taskpad.

Unless you mean some specific (purpose built) tool,
that (taskpad) is the name for a subset MMC that limits
the functionality of the MMC snap-ins to specific uses.
 
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chris.ahlstrom said:
Awhile back, the place I used to work at was using an interface. To
give tier 1 admins acesss to AD, from which they could unlock user
accounts within there OU. It was from microsoft, and it allowed us to
show the admin, only users in there OU. It was a 'wizard' type
interface were you select options and hit next. I was trying to
search for it but couldn't remember the name. Does anyone know what
I'm talking about and remember the name?
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I think Herb's task pad suggestion is what you are looking for:
230263 - How To Create Custom MMC Snap-in Tools Using Microsoft Management
Console:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;230263

314978 - HOW TO Use Adminpak.msi to Install a Specific Server Administration
Tool in Windows 2000 [Specific Snap-in for an MMC]:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q314978

If so, you also have to first delegate them the tasks by using the
Delegation Wizard. If so, rt-click the domain or OU you want and choose
Delegate.

Q279723 - How to Grant Help Desk Personnel the Specific Right to Unlock
Locked User Accounts:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q279723&

294952 - How To Delegate the Unlock Account Right:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;294952

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Ace

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confers no rights.

If you are having difficulty in reading or finding responses to your post,
instead of the website you are using, if I may suggest to use OEx (Outlook
Express or any other newsreader of your choosing), and configure a newsgroup
account, pointing to news.microsoft.com. This is a direct link into the
Microsoft Public Newsgroups, and it is FREE and DOES NOT require a Usenet
account with your ISP. With OEx, you can easily find your post, track
threads, cross-post, and sort by date, poster's name, watched threads or
subject.

Not sure how? It's easy:
How to Configure OEx for Internet News
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=171164

Ace Fekay, MCSE 2003 & 2000, MCSA 2003 & 2000, MCSE+I, MCT, MVP
Microsoft MVP - Windows Server Directory Services
Microsoft Certified Trainer
Assimilation Imminent. Resistance is Futile.
Infinite Diversities in Infinite Combinations.
=================================
 
Yes! Thank you. It is taskpad. It was right on the tip of my tongue.
I would have never remember it. Thanks again, everyone.
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chris.ahlstrom said:
Awhile back, the place I used to work at was using an interface. To
give tier 1 admins acesss to AD, from which they could unlock user
accounts within there OU. It was from microsoft, and it allowed us to
show the admin, only users in there OU. It was a 'wizard' type
interface were you select options and hit next. I was trying to
search for it but couldn't remember the name. Does anyone know what
I'm talking about and remember the name?
Click to expand...

I think Herb's task pad suggestion is what you are looking for:
230263 - How To Create Custom MMC Snap-in Tools Using Microsoft Management
Console:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;230263

314978 - HOW TO Use Adminpak.msi to Install a Specific Server Administration
Tool in Windows 2000 [Specific Snap-in for an MMC]:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q314978

If so, you also have to first delegate them the tasks by using the
Delegation Wizard. If so, rt-click the domain or OU you want and choose
Delegate.

Q279723 - How to Grant Help Desk Personnel the Specific Right to Unlock
Locked User Accounts:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q279723&

294952 - How To Delegate the Unlock Account Right:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;294952

--
Ace

This posting is provided "AS-IS" with no warranties or guarantees and
confers no rights.

If you are having difficulty in reading or finding responses to your post,
instead of the website you are using, if I may suggest to use OEx (Outlook
Express or any other newsreader of your choosing), and configure a newsgroup
account, pointing to news.microsoft.com. This is a direct link into the
Microsoft Public Newsgroups, and it is FREE and DOES NOT require a Usenet
account with your ISP. With OEx, you can easily find your post, track
threads, cross-post, and sort by date, poster's name, watched threads or
subject.

Not sure how? It's easy:
How to Configure OEx for Internet News
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=171164

Ace Fekay, MCSE 2003 & 2000, MCSA 2003 & 2000, MCSE+I, MCT, MVP
Microsoft MVP - Windows Server Directory Services
Microsoft Certified Trainer
Assimilation Imminent. Resistance is Futile.
Infinite Diversities in Infinite Combinations.
=================================
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chris.ahlstrom said:
Yes! Thank you. It is taskpad. It was right on the tip of my
tongue. I would have never remember it. Thanks again, everyone.
Click to expand...

NP.

Happy New Year!!

Ace
 
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