The Active Directory Users and Computers MMC

The Active Directory Users and Computers MMC is the most commonly used tool to manage Active Directory objects. This tool is available from AD DS 2000 onward, and over the years hasn't changed much in interface and features. This MMC comes with the AD DS role, and it can also be installed using Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) on desktop computers or member servers.

It can be opened using dsa.msc in PowerShell Command Prompt, or the Run box from the Start menu:

  • Menu bar: This contains menus with different options. Most of the options mentioned in the menus can also be executed using icons ...

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