Active Directory with Windows Server 2016 - Using PowerShell

This video tutorial explores the use of PowerShell as a powerful tool for managing Active Directory. It covers how to perform bulk operations, manage user accounts, and work with groups using PowerShell commands. The tutorial also demonstrates unlocking accounts and automating password resets, highlighting the efficiency and flexibility of PowerShell in server management tasks.

What is one of the primary uses of PowerShell in Active Directory administration?

• Designing user interfaces

• Managing network hardware

• Creating user accounts from a spreadsheet

• Developing mobile applications

Which command is used in PowerShell to modify a user account?

• get

• remove

• set

• new

What is the purpose of the 'add' command in PowerShell when managing groups?

• To delete a group

• To modify a group

• To add a member to a group

• To create a new group

In the example provided, what type of group is 'Customer management' classified as?

• Local group

• Security global group

• Distribution group

• Universal group

What command is used to unlock a disabled Active Directory account in PowerShell?

• unlock-ADAccount

• enable-ADAccount

• activate-ADAccount

• reset-ADAccount

How can passwords be secured when resetting them using PowerShell?

• By storing them in plain text

• By using a password manager

• By converting them to secure strings

• By encrypting the entire user account

Which command is used to reset a password in PowerShell?

• update-ADPassword

• change-ADPassword

• set-ADAccountPassword

• reset-ADPassword