Jan 30, 2019 I have a Windows 10 PC that is on 1809, I need to run PowerShell scripts that will pull info from AD so i need the AD module installed. How do i do this? Is the PowerShell AD module separate to the AD tools which i don't really want on the PC or are they part of the same package? Sep 26, 2018 Armed with the path we wish to use (from above) we can source our PowerShell Module and copy it to the location specified in the path. Here I’ve downloaded the PowerNet PowerShell module from CodePlex and placed it in the directory that will allow all users on the computer to load the module. The basic steps are to determine your current PowerShell module directory path, download your new module to that path, and then invoke the import-module command to let windows know it’s there. Let’s see it in action. List PowerShell Module Environment Variable Path.
- This guide explains how to install the Active Directory (AD) module for PowerShell Core 6.0 and Windows PowerShell. For Windows PowerShell, the tutorial describes how to install the AD module for Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows Server 2016. About Latest Posts Michael PietroforteMichael Pietroforte is the founder.
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Powershell For Active Directory
The installation of the AD module varies significantly for the different Windows and PowerShell versions. At the time of this writing, the AD module that comes with RAST does not work with PowerShell Core 6.0. However, this guide explains how you can manage Active Directory from PowerShell Core even on macOS and Linux.
Windows 7 ^
On a Windows 7 computer, you can follow this procedure to install the Active Directory module:
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- Download the Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) for Windows 7.
- Open the Control Panel, start typing features, and then click Turn Windows features on or off.
- Scroll down to Remote Server Administration Tools and enable the Active Directory Module for Windows PowerShell in Remote Server Administration Tools > Role Administration Tools > AD DS and AD LDS Tools.
- Run Import-Module ActiveDirectory on a PowerShell console.
Active Directory Module for Windows PowerShell on Windows 7
If the Windows 7 machine only has PowerShell 2.0 installed, you have to add the Import-Module ActiveDirectory command to your profile because PowerShell doesn't load modules automatically. For instance, you can import the module in %UserProfile%My DocumentsWindowsPowerShellprofile.ps1. Makes sure you've set your execution policy to either RemoteSigned or Unrestricted: Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned.
Another option is to open the module from the Administrative Tools folder in the Control Panel.
Active Directory Module in Administrative Tools
Windows Server 2008 R2 ^
If your Windows Server 2008 R2 machine is a domain controller, the PowerShell Active Directory Module is already installed. You only have to install the module on member servers. The procedure on Windows Server 2008 R2 is similar to that on Windows 7. (Note that the module is not available for Windows Server 2008.)
One difference is that you don't have to download RSAT because the tools are already available on Windows Server 2008 R2.
- In Server Manager, click Add features, and then:
- Select Active Directory module for Windows PowerShell in Remote Server Administration Tools > Role Administration Tools > AD DS and AD LDS Tools.
Alternatively, you can install the module from a PowerShell console:
Import-Module ServerManagerAdd-WindowsFeature RSAT-AD-PowerShell
After copying the module to your computer, you have to import it:
Or you can right-click the PowerShell icon on the taskbar and select Import system modules.
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Import system modules
As on Windows 7, if you want to make the import permanent, you have to add the above import command to your PowerShell profile. Notice this description assumes you haven't updated PowerShell 2 on your Windows Server 2008 R2 machine (see the description about Windows 7).
Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 ^
Things are a lot easier in Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10. All you have to do is download and install RSAT (Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10). The installation enables all tools by default, and you also don't have to import the module. You can use the AD module right away after you install RSAT.
Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016 ^
As on Windows Server 2008 R2, the AD module is already installed on domain controllers on Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows Server 2016. On member servers, you can add the module as a feature in Server Manager.
- Start Server Manager.
- Click Manage > Add Roles and Features.
- Click Next until you reach Features.
- Enable Active Directory module for Windows PowerShell in Remote Server Administration Tools > Role Administration Tools > AD DS and AD LDS Tools.
Alternatively, you can install the module from a PowerShell console:
Installing the AD module on Windows Server 2012 with PowerShell
There's no need to import the Server Manager module first, as on Windows Server 2008 R2. You also don't have to import the AD module after the installation.
If you want to verify the successful installation of the module, you can just run the Get-ADuser cmdlet.
Install the AD module on PowerShell Core 6.x on a Windows computer ^
- Install RSAT with the method matching to your operating system (see sections above).
- Install the WindowsCompatibility module.
- Load the WindowsCompatibility module like usual with the Import-Module cmdlet
- Load the ActiveDirectory module with the Import-WinModule cmdlet
All versions: Import the ActiveDirectory module remotely ^
Create an interactive remote session
The simplest option is to create an interactive remote session to your domain controller with the Enter-PSsession cmdlet:
You can then work right away with the AD cmdlets. This option is good if you only occasionally manage AD on a PowerShell console and if you don't have to execute local scripts.
Managing Active Directory on PowerShell Core in an interactive remote session
Import the AD module from a remote session
The second option uses implicit remoting and allows you to run the AD cmdlets from a local session. However, you execute the AD cmdlets remotely on a domain controller. In practice, you won't notice much of difference in locally installed cmdlets. To import the AD module on PowerShell Core 6.0, execute these commands:
RemoteAD module automatically. However, the downside to this option is you might have to repeat the procedure after updating the AD module on the domain controller.
PowerShell Core and Windows PowerShell modules ^
Note that you can use Windows PowerShell together with PowerShell Core on the same machine and work with the different AD modules in both shells. If you installed RSAT, the AD module for Windows PowerShell will reside in this folder:
$env:windir/System32/WindowsPowerShell/v1.0/Modules/ActiveDirectory
If you used the export solution, the RemoteAD module will be in this folder:
You serial numbers. $env:userprofile/Documents/PowerShell/Modules/RemoteAD
PowerShell Core and Windows PowerShell use different folders
PowerShell Core does not import modules in WindowsPowerShell folders, and Windows PowerShell does not load PowerShell Core modules, which are always in PowerShell folders. Thus, you don't have to worry about conflicts between the different AD modules in PowerShell Core and Windows PowerShell.
Conclusion ^
Using the Active Directory module has become simpler with each PowerShell version up to Microsoft's release of PowerShell Core 6.0. However, working with implicit remoting and remote sessions has various advantages. One advantage is that you can use disconnected remote sessions. This allows you to start a script, shut down your client computer, and retrieve the results from the remote machine later. If you often work with remote sessions, you should become familiar with the different ways you can use PowerShell remote sessions. Once you get used to working with remoting, you probably won't miss the local AD module for PowerShell Core.
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Install the Active Directory PowerShell Module on Windows 10
install_windows_10_ad_powershell_module.ps1
# Complete credit to Microsoft here: https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/ashleymcglone/2016/02/26/install-the-active-directory-powershell-module-on-windows-10/ |
# And Here: https://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/Install-the-Active-fd32e541 |
# Script follows: |
#requires -RunAsAdministrator |
<#----------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
Ashley McGlone, Microsoft Premier Field Engineer |
http://aka.ms/goateepfe |
February 2016 |
Install-ADModule |
For Windows 10 performs the following tasks: |
- Downloads and installs Windows 10 RSAT for the appropriate system architecture |
- Enables the RSAT AD PowerShell feature |
- Updates help for the AD module |
- Displays validation output |
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intended to be used in a production environment. THIS SAMPLE CODE AND ANY |
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copyright notice on Your software product in which the Sample Code is embedded; |
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against any claims or lawsuits, including attorneys’ fees, that arise or result |
from the use or distribution of the Sample Code. |
This posting is provided 'AS IS' with no warranties, and confers no rights. Use |
of included script samples are subject to the terms specified |
at http://www.microsoft.com/info/cpyright.htm. |
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------#> |
<# |
.SYNOPSIS |
Installs the AD PowerShell module from RSAT for Windows 10 |
.DESCRIPTION |
Performs the following tasks: |
- Downloads and installs Windows 10 RSAT for the appropriate system architecture |
- Enables the RSAT AD PowerShell feature |
- Updates help for the AD module |
- Displays validation output |
.NOTES |
Requires an elevated PowerShell host. |
Requires an internet connection to download the RSAT install. |
The RSAT hotfix download (<100MB) will be stored in the Downloads |
folder of the user running the script. |
Checks the following before taking action: |
- Is the system running Windows 10? |
- Is the RSAT already installed? |
- Is the AD PowerShell feature already enabled? |
.PARAMETERTest |
Switch parameter to validate the install. Performs the following: |
- Displays the RSAT update file that was downloaded. |
- Confirms the hotfix is installed. |
- Displays help for Get-ADDomain. |
- Run the cmdlets Get-ADDomain. |
.EXAMPLE |
Install-ADModule -Verbose |
.EXAMPLE |
Install-ADModule -Test -Verbose |
#> |
FunctionInstall-ADModule { |
[CmdletBinding()] |
Param( |
[switch]$Test=$false |
) |
If ((Get-CimInstance Win32_OperatingSystem).Caption -like'*Windows 10*') { |
Write-Verbose'---This system is running Windows 10' |
} Else { |
Write-Warning'---This system is not running Windows 10' |
break |
} |
If (Get-HotFix-Id KB2693643 -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue) { |
Write-Verbose'---RSAT for Windows 10 is already installed' |
} Else { |
Write-Verbose'---Downloading RSAT for Windows 10' |
If ((Get-CimInstance Win32_ComputerSystem).SystemType -like'x64*') { |
$dl='WindowsTH-KB2693643-x64.msu' |
} Else { |
$dl='WindowsTH-KB2693643-x86.msu' |
} |
Write-Verbose'---Hotfix file is $dl' |
Write-Verbose'---$(Get-Date)' |
#Download file sample |
#https://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/scriptcenter/files-from-websites-4a181ff3 |
$BaseURL='https://download.microsoft.com/download/1/D/8/1D8B5022-5477-4B9A-8104-6A71FF9D98AB/' |
$URL=$BaseURL+$dl |
$Destination=Join-Path-Path $HOME-ChildPath 'Downloads$dl' |
$WebClient=New-Object System.Net.WebClient |
$WebClient.DownloadFile($URL,$Destination) |
$WebClient.Dispose() |
Write-Verbose'---Installing RSAT for Windows 10' |
Write-Verbose'---$(Get-Date)' |
# http://stackoverflow.com/questions/21112244/apply-service-packs-msu-file-update-using-powershell-scripts-on-local-server |
wusa.exe$Destination/quiet /norestart /log:$homeDocumentsRSAT.log |
# wusa.exe returns immediately. Loop until install complete. |
do { |
Write-Host'.'-NoNewline |
Start-Sleep-Seconds 3 |
} until (Get-HotFix-Id KB2693643 -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue) |
Write-Host'.' |
Write-Verbose'---$(Get-Date)' |
} |
# The latest versions of the RSAT automatically enable all RSAT features |
If ((Get-WindowsOptionalFeature-Online -FeatureName ` |
RSATClient-Roles-AD-Powershell -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue).State ` |
-eq'Enabled') { |
Write-Verbose'---RSAT AD PowerShell already enabled' |
} Else { |
Write-Verbose'---Enabling RSAT AD PowerShell' |
Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature-Online -FeatureName RSATClient-Roles-AD-Powershell |
} |
Write-Verbose'---Downloading help for AD PowerShell' |
Update-Help-Module ActiveDirectory -Verbose -Force |
Write-Verbose'---ActiveDirectory PowerShell module install complete.' |
# Verify |
If ($Test) { |
Write-Verbose'---Validating AD PowerShell install' |
dir (Join-Path-Path $HOME-ChildPath Downloads*msu) |
Get-HotFix-Id KB2693643 |
Get-HelpGet-ADDomain |
Get-ADDomain |
} |
} |
Get-HelpInstall-ADModule-Full |
Install-ADModule-Verbose |
#Install-ADModule -Test -Verbose |
break |
<# |
# Remove |
wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:2693643 /quiet /norestart /log:$homeRSAT.log |
#> |
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