TABLE A: Command-Line Tools for AD Queries
Tool Source Use
Dsadd.exe Windows Server 2003 Administration Tools Adds objects.
Dsget.exe Windows Server 2003 Administration Tools Displays objects.
Dsmod.exe Windows Server 2003 Administration Tools Modifies objects.
Dsmove.exe Windows Server 2003 Administration Tools Moves objects.
Dsquery.exe Windows Server 2003 Administration Tools Finds objects by criteria.
Dsrm.exe Windows Server 2003 Administration Tools Deletes objects. (Warning! This one is potentially hazardous; use with care.)
Csvde.exe Win2K Server Imports data to and exports data from AD.
Gpresult.exe Microsoft Windows 2000 Resource Kit Captures Group Policy Object (GPO) Resultant Set of Policies (RSoP) information.
Search.vbsWin2K Support ToolsSearches for objects by using search and scope criteria.
ADfind.exehttp://www.joeware.netSimilar to Search.vbs but offers additional search functionality.
GetADCount.exehttp://www.joeware.netCounts the number of objects in AD.
MemberOf.exe http://www.joeware.netEnumerates user group memberships in AD.
SecData.exe http://www.joeware.netDumps specific security data about an ID.
UserName.exe http://www.joeware.netReturns username information in several formats.
NetPWAge.exe http://www.systemtools.comDisplays the age of the password for user and computer accounts; identifies possible unused or obsolete accounts.