What arguments do we need to provide when using the "New-ADUser" command to create a user account?
When using the "New-ADUser" command to create a user account in Windows Server Administration with PowerShell, there are several arguments that need to be provided. These arguments are essential for properly configuring the user account and ensuring its security and functionality within the Active Directory environment.
1. "Name": This argument specifies the name of the user account. It should be provided as a string, typically in the format "FirstName LastName". For example, "John Doe".
2. "SamAccountName": This argument sets the Security Account Manager (SAM) account name for the user. It is a unique identifier used for authentication purposes. The value should be a string, typically in the format "FirstName.LastName". For example, "john.doe".
3. "GivenName": This argument specifies the given name or first name of the user. It should be provided as a string. For example, "John".
4. "Surname": This argument sets the surname or last name of the user. It should be provided as a string. For example, "Doe".
5. "UserPrincipalName": This argument defines the User Principal Name (UPN) for the user. The UPN is used for user logins and is typically in the format "[email protected]". It should be provided as a string. For example, "[email protected]".
6. "Enabled": This argument determines whether the user account is enabled or disabled. It should be set to either $true or $false. For example, $true enables the account, while $false disables it.
7. "PasswordNeverExpires": This argument specifies whether the user's password should expire or not. It should be set to either $true or $false. For example, $true sets the password to never expire, while $false enables password expiration.
8. "AccountPassword": This argument sets the initial password for the user account. It should be provided as a secure string, which can be created using the "ConvertTo-SecureString" cmdlet. For example:
powershell $password = ConvertTo-SecureString -String "P@ssw0rd" -AsPlainText -Force
9. "Path": This argument determines the location within the Active Directory where the user account will be created. It should be provided as a distinguished name (DN) or a canonical name (CN) of the container or organizational unit (OU). For example, "OU=Users,DC=contoso,DC=com".
These are the essential arguments that need to be provided when using the "New-ADUser" command to create a user account in PowerShell. By properly configuring these arguments, administrators can ensure the creation of user accounts that adhere to security policies, have appropriate naming conventions, and are properly placed within the Active Directory structure.
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