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The day-to-day routine maintenance in a Windows Server 2003 based network, can be made much easier by knowing which command line tools are available for you. Here is a list of which commands I find particularly helpful. Base OS Tools: These useful command line tools come with the base Windows 2003 server install:

• DSadd: Quickly objects to AD, can be used to create User accounts, OUs, Computer accounts, Groups and Contacts
• DSmod: Modify existing AD objects
• DSrm: Delete AD objects
• DSmove: Move an object from its current location to a new location
• DSQuery: Query AD according to specified criteria
• DCgpofix: Restore default domain policy and default domain controllers policy.

Support Tools: Tools included in the Support Tools downloadable package (or on the Windows Server 2003 Media)

• DNSLint: Help diagnose potential causes of incorrect delegation and other common DNS problems.
• DCdiag: Diagnose replication problems between Windows domain controllers.
• RepAdmin: Another tool for diagnosing replication issues. Includes a very useful /replsummary switch.

Downloadable Tools: Tools downloadable from Microsofts Download Center

• DSrevoke: Proves the ability to revoke delegated administrative authority. In other words, restore changes made with the Delegation of Control Wizard.

Resource Kit Tools:

• GPOTool: Check Group Policy object consistency/replication health

Third party tools:

• ADFind: Enhanced version of DSQuery
• ADMod: Enhanced version of DSmod
• OldCmp: Find and cleanup old computer accounts
• Unlock: Show currently locked accounts and unlock accounts
• PsTools: Collection of great tools like PSList and PSExec

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