Tuesday, August 18, 2009

How to install ADSIEdit on Windows 2008 server ?

As many of us have used ADSIEdit in different versions of Windows Platforms, I am sure we all would like to know where ADSIEdit is located in Windows 2008 Server ?

In Windows 2008 ADSIEdit is part of Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT).

Following are methods to get it installed:

Method one:
1. Open command prompt
2. Run command line 'ServerManagerCmd -i RSAT-ADDC'
3. Once installed you should be able to find it under Administrative Tools

Method two:
1. Open 'Server manager'
2. Select 'Features'
3. Select 'Add Features' on the right side of the pane
4. Select 'Remote Server Administration Tools'
5. Make sure you tick 'Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services Tools'
6. Follow the prompt to install (Select Next)
7. Once installed you should be able to find it under Administrative Tools







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