The two best parts of this document are the links and extra information that talk about looking to the help files, but.. http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;326310
 
 
Registering the OID is a best practice and one that many who didn't later wish they did.
 
Keep in mind that CSVDE is a utility that will help you create or delete objects in the directory only.  It is not intended to be used for the modification of any items.  As such, it's very limited.
 
LDIFDE (LDIF) format it tougher to work with and can be very unforgiving. 
 
For those reasons, I prefer to use vbscript to do this.  Typically I prefer to use a csv format because that's what my admins are used to manipulating and then just read that in and commit it as needed.
 
DSADD might be useful to you as well.
 
 
ajm


From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Stockbrugger, Brian L.
Sent: Friday, October 01, 2004 3:05 PM
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Subject: [ActiveDir] Extending schema and importing accounts with passwords

I am looking to add an attribute to my user object class that includes a studentID attribute.  I am assuming that simply using the AD Schema MMC is the best way to go – correct?  Also, as far as the X500 OID – how should/is this generated?  Do you really have to go to IANA and generate a number for your organization or what is the process?  I am yet to have to extend the schema in this manner so as you can see this is kind of new to me.

 

Also, on another note, when using CSVDE or LDIFDE for importing user accounts in bulk, what is the best way to import a password for a group of users.  I would like to generate the password using some password generator and then include that in the .csv file and then import.

 

Thank you for your help.

Brian

 

 

 

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