1. Overview Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC) is a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in ( dsa.msc ) used to administer objects in Active Directory (AD). It is the primary graphical tool for IT administrators to manage users, groups, computers, organizational units (OUs), and other directory objects.
Understanding ADUC’s capabilities and limitations is essential for any Windows systems administrator or identity management professional. Write-up prepared for educational and operational reference. aduc active directory
ADUC is installed by default on Windows Server (via the Active Directory Domain Services role) and can be installed on Windows workstations via . 2. Core Functionality ADUC allows administrators to perform the following key tasks: organizational units (OUs)