Mastering Active Directory - Second Edition

The ADUC MMC

The ADUC MMC is the most commonly used tool to manage AD objects. This tool is available from AD DS 2000 onward and, over the years, hasn't changed much in terms of its look and feel. This MMC comes with the AD DS role, and it can also be installed using Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) on domain-joined computers.

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

Let's go through the main sections of the console:

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