DS Commands (MCP Series)

DS commands can be used to modify Active Directory from command prompt. The following is a list of DS commands and what they do:

• DSMOD - Used to modify Active Directory object attributes
• DSRM - Used to delete Active Directory objects
• DSMOVE - Used to move Active Directory objects
• DSADD - Used to create Active Directory objects
• DSQUERY - Used to find objects in Active Directory
• DSGET - Used to get a get the attributes of an Active Directory object

Some of these commands can be a little difficult to remember, so remember to type /? after your command if you forget any of the syntax.