Active Directory: retrieve the base DN (distinguishedName) attribute of an object

In this tutorial, I will explain how to retrieve the base DN also called distinguishedName in an Active Directory. This attribute is often used to configure LDAP/Active Directory bindings for applications. All Active Directory objects (Users, Computers, Organizational Unit, etc.) have the attribute: distinguishedName and this is unique. I say that the base DN attribute …

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Active Directory: Add an organizational unit – OU

In this “How to” tutorial, we will see how to create an Organizational Unit in an Active Directory with the Active Directory Users and Computers console available on domain controllers in graphical mode. Add an OU in the Active Directory Open the Active Directory Users and Computer console From a domain controller, open the Active …

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