PowerShell is a powerful scripting language that can be used to manage and automate Windows-based systems. One of the most useful PowerShell commands is Sync-ADObject, which allows administrators to synchronize Active Directory objects. This command can be used to quickly and easily synchronize objects between different domains, or even within the same domain. In this article, we will discuss the syntax, parameters, inputs, outputs, examples, and tips for using Sync-ADObject.
Syntax of Sync-ADObject
The syntax of the Sync-ADObject command is as follows:
Sync-ADObject -Identity <ADObject> [-AuthType <ADAuthType>] [-Partition <String>] [-Server <String>] [-Confirm] [-WhatIf] [ <CommonParameters>]
Parameters of Sync-ADObject
The Sync-ADObject command has several parameters that can be used to customize its behavior. These parameters are:
- -Identity: This parameter is used to specify the Active Directory object to be synchronized. This can be either an object’s distinguished name, GUID, security identifier (SID), or Security Accounts Manager (SAM) account name.
- -AuthType: This parameter is used to specify the authentication type that will be used to connect to the Active Directory domain. The default is Kerberos.
- -Partition: This parameter is used to specify the Active Directory partition that will be used for the synchronization. The default is the domain partition.
- -Server: This parameter is used to specify the Active Directory domain controller that will be used for the synchronization. The default is the domain controller that the user is currently connected to.
- -Confirm: This parameter is used to prompt the user for confirmation before executing the command. The default is false.
- -WhatIf: This parameter is used to simulate the command without actually executing it. The default is false.
Inputs of Sync-ADObject
The Sync-ADObject command requires two inputs: the identity of the object to be synchronized, and the authentication type to be used for the synchronization. The identity of the object can be specified using the -Identity parameter, and the authentication type can be specified using the -AuthType parameter.
Outputs of Sync-ADObject
The Sync-ADObject command does not produce any output. It simply synchronizes the specified object with the specified authentication type.
Examples of Sync-ADObject
The following examples demonstrate how to use the Sync-ADObject command:
- To synchronize an object with the default authentication type (Kerberos), use the following command: Sync-ADObject -Identity <ADObject>
- To synchronize an object with a different authentication type (e.g. NTLM), use the following command: Sync-ADObject -Identity <ADObject> -AuthType <ADAuthType>
- To synchronize an object in a different Active Directory partition, use the following command: Sync-ADObject -Identity <ADObject> -Partition <String>
- To synchronize an object on a different domain controller, use the following command: Sync-ADObject -Identity <ADObject> -Server <String>
Tips for Using Sync-ADObject
The following tips can help you get the most out of the Sync-ADObject command:
- Make sure you have the necessary permissions to execute the command. The user must be a member of the Domain Admins group or have the appropriate permissions to the object being synchronized.
- Be aware that the command will only synchronize the specified object. It will not synchronize any of its child objects.
- If you are synchronizing an object in a different domain, make sure you specify the correct authentication type. NTLM authentication is required for cross-domain synchronization.
- If you are synchronizing an object in a different Active Directory partition, make sure you specify the correct partition. Otherwise, the synchronization will fail.
- If you are synchronizing an object on a different domain controller, make sure you specify the correct server. Otherwise, the synchronization will fail.
By following these tips, you can ensure that the Sync-ADObject command runs smoothly and successfully synchronizes the specified object.