Immediate questions / comments come to mind: 1. Does each and every admin need to install the software? I would hope not, but can't be sure from the docs. 2. Re-word context menu 'gpupdate' to 'Refresh GPOs' [much more meaningful :) ] 3. I'm uncomfortable at the thought of offering re-start and shutdown command via ADU&C :) I'd rather those operations were a little more 'hidden' and thus less likely to be invoked accidentally. 4. I'd like to see the changes made in AD (as a result of the installation) documented in *detail* before I even looked at this in a lab. The doc alludes to those changes but more detail is needed IMHO.
Personally, I can think of several other additions that could / should be made to context menus, that I'd like to see before 'restart' and 'shutdown'. Examples: - Unlock user - Unlock all users in OU - Show user data (last logon, last bad logon etc) Did customers ask for a bulk gp updating tool? My (candid) 2 penneth, neil -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert Lundh Sent: 21 April 2006 15:39 To: [email protected] Subject: [ActiveDir] Perform gpupdate, start or shut downs through ADUC Dear listmembers, Today we have released a free tool that gives you the power to perform gpupdate, start ups or shut downs of computers through Active Directory Users and Computers. We would love if you tried the tool called Specops Gpupdate and came with feedback to us on how to further improve it. We have developed this tool to make your job as an admin as easy as possible. Here is the link to the product page where you can download the tool: http://www.specopssoft.com/products/specopsgpupdate/default.asp Best Regards, Robert Lundh Special Operations Software List info : http://www.activedir.org/List.aspx List FAQ : http://www.activedir.org/ListFAQ.aspx List archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/activedir%40mail.activedir.org/ PLEASE READ: The information contained in this email is confidential and intended for the named recipient(s) only. If you are not an intended recipient of this email please notify the sender immediately and delete your copy from your system. You must not copy, distribute or take any further action in reliance on it. Email is not a secure method of communication and Nomura International plc ('NIplc') will not, to the extent permitted by law, accept responsibility or liability for (a) the accuracy or completeness of, or (b) the presence of any virus, worm or similar malicious or disabling code in, this message or any attachment(s) to it. If verification of this email is sought then please request a hard copy. Unless otherwise stated this email: (1) is not, and should not be treated or relied upon as, investment research; (2) contains views or opinions that are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of NIplc; (3) is intended for informational purposes only and is not a recommendation, solicitation or offer to buy or sell securities or related financial instruments. NIplc does not provide investment services to private customers. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Registered in England no. 1550505 VAT No. 447 2492 35. Registered Office: 1 St Martin's-le-Grand, London, EC1A 4NP. A member of the Nomura group of companies. List info : http://www.activedir.org/List.aspx List FAQ : http://www.activedir.org/ListFAQ.aspx List archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/activedir%40mail.activedir.org/
