This script was written by Ali Zeynalli and is used to retrieve and visualize detailed information about Active Directory users. Purpose and Overview This PowerShell script creates a detailed, interactive HTML report of Active Directory users and their information. It's designed for system administrators to get a complete overview of their Active Directory environment. Key Features: Interactive HTML Dashboard Shows total users, active users, deactivated accounts, and password statuses Includes a search function to filter users Interactive user rows that expand to show detailed information
User Information Collected Basic user details (name, email, department) Account status and security settings Password information and expiration status Login history and computer access Network details and IP addresses Group memberships Organizational unit information
Performance Optimizations Uses caching to reduce repeated AD queries Implements parallel processing for faster execution Processes users in batches Includes progress tracking and recovery options
How to Use: Prerequisites Windows Server with Active Directory PowerShell with Active Directory module Administrative privileges
Running the Script powershellCopy# Simply run the script in PowerShell: .\AD_Report_Script.ps1
Output Creates an HTML report in C:\Reports\AD\ directory Automatically opens the report in default browser File name includes date and time stamp
Benefits: Comprehensive Overview: Get complete AD environment status Easy to Use: Interactive web interface requires no technical knowledge Visual Presentation: Color-coded statuses and organized information Search Capability: Quickly find specific users Performance: Optimized for large Active Directory environments Recovery: Includes progress saving in case of interruption
Best Practices for Use: Run during off-peak hours for large environments Review the report periodically for security audits Use for documentation and compliance purposes Keep reports for historical tracking
This script is particularly useful for IT administrators who need to: Audit Active Directory users Track account statuses and security Monitor password policies Document AD environment Investigate user access and permissions
The report provides both high-level statistics and detailed user information in an easy-to-navigate format, making it a valuable tool for Active Directory management and documentation.
