Learn everything you need to know about using DameWare Remote Support for Active Directory cleanup: - Why you should address AD cleanup sooner rather than later - What attributes you should look for within your Active Directory - How implementing an IT asset management solution can help

1. GET YOUR **IT TOGETHER!
SHAPE UP YOUR ACTIVE
DIRECTORY®
RYAN ALBERT DONOVAN AND
SHANNON KEELING

2. • What: Locating all inactive, disabled, account-
expired users and computers within Active
Directory
• Why: Increased speed and security
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ACTIVE DIRECTORY MAINTENANCE
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3. • There is no fail-safe way to identify stale
users and systems with 100% accuracy.
• Ensure you are using and scanning the
correct OUs
• Beware of “VIP” accounts and systems
• Do not “dsquery computer -inactive 16 -
limit 0 | dsrm –noprompt”
• Search for not only disabled, but expired
and inactive
• Take a holistic approach –
lastlogontimestamp may not be enough
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CONSIDERATIONS
IN ACTIVE DIRECTORY MANAGEMENT

4. • Have a decommissioning policy in place
– and follow it!
• Set up OUs for holding inactive/disabled
accounts
• Move accounts/computers into the OUs
you created and ensure they are
disabled
• Periodically purge these OUs on the
time frame stated in your policy
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BEST PRACTICES
TO SHAPE UP YOUR ACTIVE DIRECTORY

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USING DAMEWARE EXPORTER
FOR ACTIVE DIRECTORY MANAGEMENT
• Select only what you wish to export
• Select the destination folder
• Select the OUs you desire
• Select the attributes you desire to export

6. • Remotely control desktops, laptops and servers
• Securely access computers outside of the firewall
• Centrally manage users, licenses and host lists
• Support end-users from your iOS® and Android™ device
• Perform Windows administration tasks remotely
• Manage multiple Active Directory domains
• Seamless integration with SolarWinds Web Help Desk®
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DAMEWARE REMOTE SUPPORT
EASY-TO-USE REMOTE SUPPORT SOFTWARE

7. • http://www.dameware.com:
• Free, fully-functional 14-day trial
• Contact us to:
• Speak with someone about pricing & licensing
• Schedule a personal live demonstration
Email: sales@dameware.com
Phone: 1-855-270-1449
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ABOUT DAMEWARE REMOTE SUPPORT AND DAMEWARE EXPORTER

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