A space at the end of the description of the missing one? Regards
Tony Patton Desktop Operations Cavan Ext 8078 Direct Dial 049 435 2878 email: [email protected] From: John Hornbuckle <[email protected]> To: "NT System Admin Issues" <[email protected]> Date: 14/04/2010 15:50 Subject: RE: Searching AD by Computer Description This sounded like the easiest solution, but I can't get it to work consistently for me. For instance, say I have three machines with these descriptions: Machine123 Machine223 Machine323 I'm in ADUC, I create a search by description, and I put "*23" (not including the quotation marks). My search results will show two of the machines, but not the third one. I'm trying to figure out what the pattern is--what's common about the machines that are showing up in the results vs. those that aren't... -----Original Message----- From: Damien Solodow [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 4:04 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: RE: Searching AD by Computer Description I just took the LDAP query the wizard creates for "Starts with STRING" and put a wildcard at the front. :) -----Original Message----- From: Ben Scott [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 4:00 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Searching AD by Computer Description On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 3:39 PM, Damien Solodow <[email protected]> wrote: > It's pretty straightforward. J In ADUC select the option for "Custom Search" > and then click the Advanced tab. > > Your search string should be this: > (&(objectCategory=computer)(objectClass=computer)(description=*STRING*)) > where STRING is what you're searching for. This must be some new definition of "straightforward" of which I was previously unaware. ;-) (With apologies to Douglas Adams.) -- Ben ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ NOTICE: Florida has a broad public records law. Most written communications to or from this entity are public records that will be disclosed to the public and the media upon request. E-mail communications may be subject to public disclosure. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ This e-mail is intended only for the addressee named above. The contents should not be copied nor disclosed to any other person. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the sender and do not necessarily represent those of QUINN-Insurance (Joint Provisional Administrators Appointed), unless otherwise specifically stated . As internet communications are not secure, QUINN-Insurance (Joint Provisional Administrators Appointed) is not responsible for the contents of this message nor responsible for any change made to this message after it was sent by the original sender. Although virus scanning is used on all inbound and outbound e-mail, we advise you to carry out your own virus check before opening any attachment. We cannot accept liability for any damage sustained as a result of any software viruses. ==================================================================== QUINN-Insurance Limited (Joint Provisional Administrators Appointed) is regulated by the Financial Regulator and regulated by the Financial Services Authority for the conduct of UK business. ==================================================================== QUINN-Insurance Limited (Joint Provisional Administrators Appointed) is registered in Ireland, registration number 240768 and is a private company limited by shares. Its head office is at Dublin Road, Cavan, Co. Cavan. This message is for the designated recipient only and may contain privileged, proprietary, or otherwise private information. If you have received it in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the original. Any other use of the email by you is prohibited. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
