Windows Administration Resource Kit: Productivity Solutions for IT Professionals

7-2: Using Saved Queries to Administer Active Directory Objects

Solution overview

Type of solution	Tools and guidance
Features and tools	Saved queries, LDAP filters, custom MMC consoles
Solution summary	Rather than administer your environment using the OU structure of your Active Directory, use saved queries as a foundation for administrative tasks.
Benefits	Virtualized views improve productivity, decrease confusion, and increase manageability of Active Directory objects.

Introduction

In Chapter 5, I discussed delegation of administrative tasks—for example, allowing the help desk to reset user passwords and unlock user accounts. During that discussion, I emphasized that the primary driver for the design of your OU structure should be efficient propagation ...