RE: [ActiveDir] Little OT: AD, LDAP, Exchange

Pelle, Joe Mon, 10 Nov 2003 06:47:50 -0800

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Deji,

Thanks! I’m looking forward to learning more about ldp, but for now I’m trying to wing it!

Looks like I’m missing something in the query because I am getting “No entries found.”

I’m going to keep working on it, but I wanted to say thanks to everyone that offered up some help. Very MUCH appreciated!

Have a good one!

Joe Pelle

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From: deji Agba [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, November 07, 2003 8:52 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: [ActiveDir] Little OT: AD, LDAP, Exchange

ldifde -m -f OUTPUTNICK.LDF -l mailnickname -d "OU=myUsersOU,DC=myDomain,DC=Com" -r "(objectClass=user)"

I believe that is what you are attempting to do. Also, try ldifde -?. That will give you the syntax and some useful hints.

Learn how to use ldp (read about it here http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q224543) to understand AD, object, objectcategories, objectclass, attributes, properties, etc.

For example, with more understanding of ldp or adsiedit.msc, you will find out quickly the mailboxnickname is not a class. I'm not knocking you, just telling you how ldp/adsiedit can help speed up your learning quest. You will also be able to construct your DN, search scope and paths more easily.

Good luck. Remember, Windows Administration has evolved. In order to efficiently tame it, you MUST learn to script, and I know you will find lots of help here.

Sincerely,

Dèjì Akómöláfé, MCSE MCSA MCP+I
www.akomolafe.com
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Pelle, Joe
Sent: Fri 11/7/2003 10:35 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: [ActiveDir] Little OT: AD, LDAP, Exchange

That is exactly what I’m after, however I couldn’t LDAP myself out of a paper bag! I ran the following LDIF string? and received ‘No Entries found’:

Ldifde –f c:\ldifde.ldf –d: “cn=users,cn=corporate,DC=TESTLAB,DC=LABROOT” –r “(objectClass=mailboxnickname)”

Unfortunately, I don’t know what the actual attribute is that I want; nor do I have any scripting knowledge. This is scheduled to occur once a month and for the most part there wouldn’t be very many changes.

Could you point me in the right direction?