Deploying and Managing Active Directory with Windows PowerShell: Tools for cloud-based and hybrid environments

Use Windows PowerShell to simplify and accelerate Active Directory domain controller management, whether you’re running Active Directory entirely in the cloud, on-premises, or in a hybrid environment. In this concise reference, Microsoft MVP Charlie Russel presents the commands, tested scripts, and best-practice advice you need to deploy and run Active Directory in a modern environment and to migrate smoothly to cloud or hybrid deployments wherever they offer more value.

Supercharge your productivity as an Active Directory administrator

• Get proven scripts that leverage the power of Windows Server 2012 and Windows Management Framework 4.0 and 5.0
• Deploy forests and Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
• Manage DNS and DHCP
• Create and manage users and groups
• Deploy additional domain controllers, read-only domain controllers (RODCs), and domains
• Implement and manage fine-grained password policies
• Perform fast, reliable backups and restores
• Quickly extend on-premises Active Directory deployments to the cloud
• Efficiently manage roles and sites