New to programming Active Directory -- what are good resources?

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Duncan A. McRae

Hi all:

I'm getting frustrated with how difficult it is to access information
using the AD MMC. I'd like to build a tool in VB6 or .NET allowing me
to query what I want, when I want, and manipulate the results by (for
instance) dumping to .xls. Is there a good introductory resource out
there? I've been to MSDN but didn't see too much that doesn't assume
a bit more familiarity than I have. Something like "AD in VB.NET 101"
would be ideal, along with pointers to 200- and 300-level resources.

Thanks a million, folks;
Duncan
 
Go out and buy the WROX book on ADSI programming. That will do it. Let me
know if you have specific questions. I have used ADSI extensively.
 
Ryan,

Do you think that the 'Scripting Guys' webcasts might also be helpful?
Granted, this is for WMI - clearly not ADSI - but it might help with the
'thought process'. I am - when I have the time - looking into both WMI and
ADSI so that I can learn scripting. Have not really had the time yet. Time
to make the time!

Also, Duncan, you might want to look at ADModify ( to make the same change
to multiple user account objects ).....Just a thought. But I agree with
Ryan. Learn ADSI ( and WMI ).

HTH,

Cary
 
Also, if you are looking for something specific, I have a pretty large
library of ADSI scripts that I have written over the years. I might have
something the specifically addresses some of your needs.
--
Ryan Hanisco
MCSE, MCDBA
Flagship Integration Services
 
Also search the Script-o-matic at Microsoft.

Google:

[ Script-o-matic site:microsoft.com ]

....or...

[ Script-o-matic site:microsoft.com adsi ]

There are versions of the script-o-matic for both AD and
general purposes (but the ADSI version appear prominently
in both searches.)
 
Yeah, that's probably the most obvious approach -- but I was hoping for
something a little less bulky in my bag. Something I could download,
for instance. Oh well, it's been a while since I treated myself to a
Wrox title, and Christmas is fast approaching... :)
 
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