Throughout the problem solving process, we tend to categorize and investigate facts or known quantities. In addition to categorizing facts, it is often just as important to pay just attention to assumptions. Whilst an assumption is not proven, it could hold the key to solving a problem - even if it is totally incorrect.
This is part two in our series on User Attributes within Active Directory. This post contains two code sample comparisons (VB vs, PowerShell) that enumerates all attributes within the user class. It also details the attributes stored under the Phone/Notes tab within Outloo.
Got a problem that no-one is owning? If you are in a position to do so, why not take charge - you don't have to be the boss in most cases. Find out who can help and pass on any relevant details and discover the most appropriate owner. Don't let a problem bounce around indefinitely between departments - especially if you can help in some way.
Are we learning to think less for ourselves? This article discusses the possible ramifications of relying too much on technology to solve problems on our behalf.
More often than not, an administrator is asked to manipulate or report on various fields within AD. This article provides a representation of associated Active Directory user attributes and where they are mapped in Outlook and a few other quirks (eg street vs streetAddress, discussions on the thumbnailPhoto attribute).
Did you know there's a favourite drink attribute?
More often than not, an administrator is asked to manipulate or report on various fields within AD. This article provides a representation of associated Active Directory user attributes and where they are mapped in Outlook and a few other quirks (eg street vs streetAddress, discussions on the thumbnailPhoto attribute).
Did you know there's a favourite drink attribute?
This article is the fifth in a series the offers a reference point between User Account attributes and associated displayed values within various interfaces. This particular post is going to be a little tricky, mainly because a number of the values that are displayed on the account tab are not actually individual attributes - quite a few are bits set within a larger value.
This is part two in our series on User Attributes within Active Directory. This post contains two code sample comparisons (VB vs, PowerShell) that enumerates all attributes within the user class. It also details the attributes stored under the Phone/Notes tab within Outloo.
The fourth post in a series on LDAP Attributes in AD. This post visually depicts the Address tab within Active Directory for Users and Computers. Enjoy.
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