Deploying and Managing Active Directory with Windows PowerShell: Tools for cloud-based and hybrid environments (IT Best Practices - Microsoft Press)

Streamline and modernize the way you manage Active DirectoryUse 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 administratorGet proven scripts that leverage the power of Windows Server 2012 and Windows Management Framework 4.0 and 5.0Deploy forests and Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) Manage DNS and DHCPCreate and manage users and groupsDeploy additional domain controllers, read-only domain controllers (RODCs) , and domainsImplement and manage fine-grained password policiesPerform fast, reliable backups and restoresQuickly extend on-premises Active Directory deployments to the cloudEfficiently manage roles and sites