The Active Directory is supposed to make it easy to control users and groups, but managing it can be difficult. The tools on this page are for the administrator to use.
Tools end users can use to update their own records are located at Active Directory User Update Tools.
Tools in the Spotlight
Blackbird tracks all Active Directory and File Server changes as they occur and allows you to undo the changes from a single interface. Auditor tells you who made the change, what the change was, including new and previous values, when, where, and why the change was made. All without event logs. See why Windows IT Pro awarded the gold to Blackbird over Quest and NetIQ for auditing, compliance reporting, protection and recovery. | |
Directify gives the typical end user the ability to update their directory information (telephone number, office location etc) using their web browser browser. Object creation as well as updating group membership is possible as well. All LDAP directories are supported. | |
emPass is an enterprise Active Directory password synchronization tool with full encryption support for security. Passwords are synchronized in real time to one or multiple destination domains. |
Tools
This program is designed to provide a quick and effective method of creating a large quantity of user accounts. In comparison to Microsoft's own bulk import tool, csvde, this program is easier to use and supports some options that are unavailable in csdve. Create user accounts and exchange mailboxes, if required. Option to create work areas with custom NTFS security applied. Support for most common user attributes. Configure group membership Enable/Disable user accounts. | |
Active Directory change auditing solution. A Windows Service that stores selected AD change events from the Security log of all Domain Controllers to an SQL database. | |
Active Directory Plus is an easy to use, drag & drop application based on Microsoft's Active Directory Users and Computers. It offers the following functionality: -- Exchange 2003, 2007 and 2010 support -- Active Directory Access and Functionality restriction via so called Active Directory Plus Profiles -- central logging and Roll Back of any changes made to your Active Directory or Network environment | |
Active Directory User Import makes importing and modifying large numbers of Active Directory Users easy. You can import simple or very detailed account information such as Passwords, Group Membership, Expiry Date, Profile locations, Exchange Mailbox and many more attributes. The import file is constructed in the simple CSV (comma separated value) format. | |
Active Directory Contact Import Tool. Import, modify or delete Active Directory Contacts in bulk, mail-enable contacts on import. Can be automated to keep Contacts up to date. | |
Manage Active Directory natively from your iPhone or iPad using AD HelpDesk. Available in Free lite version and full featured paid version. | |
A free active directory reporting tool with a user friendly interface and over 140 predefined reports, as well as the option to create your own. AD Info has been designed to be easy to use, fast, and flexible - enter your own values 'on the fly' for many of the predefined queries (as well as your own custom queries). AD Info has a "Members Of Specified Group" query that lets you specify any group in your domain. Query results are exportable to CSV, TXT, or HTML format. | |
A completely free tool to clean up inactive user and computer accounts in your Active Directory domain. This application will search your Active Directory domain for user/computer accounts that match your search criteria (for example all users in a specific OU that have not logged on for 60 days), then you can perform a number of actions on the accounts that were found - such as moving them to another OU, disabling them, removing them from all groups, and many more. | |
ADAudit Plus is a valuable security tool that will help you be compliant with all the IT regulatory acts. With this tool, you can monitor user activity such as logon, file access, etc. A configurable alert system warns you of potential threats. | |
Adaxes is a solution for Active Directory management and automation that also allows to control and enhance Office 365 workflow, i.e. automate licenses assignment and revoking procedures, execute rule-based user updates, manage Exchange Online mailboxes, etc. - all that from a single web interface. | |
ADManager Plus 6 is a major upgrade with provisions to automate several Identity and Management operations in Active Directory. Highlights: Automation policies:, Customizable User modification templates:, User modification rules, GPO management, Enhanced Workflow and much more. | |
ADO++ is a management Tool for Exchange 2010/2007/2003 and Active Directory. With ADO++ the administrator can edit all attributes of an AD-Object with one tool, including managing mailbox rights in Exchange 2010/2007. ADO++ additionally has a GUI for restoring deleted objects and a GUI for managing the new Exchange 2010 RBAC feature. The program is multilingual (English and German). | |
ADSynch Light is a lightweight Active Directory, Exchange and LDAP synchronization tool, enabling you to easily and securely synchronize two or more directories using optimized dotNet technologies. Set a few parameters within the GUI, like user credentials, select the attributes and the objects you want to synchronize and you can start keeping two LDAP directories in synch with each other using any data transformation you like, e.g. for enabling mail communication, user migration, etc. ADSynch Light is not a directory or a metadirectory, it simply synchronises directory information. | |
CodeTwo Active Directory Photos will let you upload photographs to Active Directory and manage them easily using a light and intuitive user interface. This freeware application has been designed to make managing scores of users' images straightforward and fast. | |
Compass AD Monitoring monitors all domain controllers in your active directory in realtime. Compass automatically validates your Domain Controller DNS settings and verifies all key services and replication. | |
Directory Search is an easy-to-use web application that turns your Active Directory in to a corporate phonebook. The administrator defines which fields are visible and the search criteria that can be used. Features include displaying each user's photo (from the thumbnailPhoto attribute) and exporting search results to CSV or Excel. | |
DynamicGroup generates dynamic groups in AD and assigns group memberships automatically. DynamicGroup can: Automatically updated AD groups. Smart creation of groups based on attributes and OUs. Bulk import for mass creation of hundreds of groups. Exclude- and include-lists. Flat group option (nested groups). Copy groups as templates. Use prefixes as an orientation guide. Set dates or time intervals to update groups. Preview a dynamic group to see potential members. Definition of a search root as the entry point. | |
Outlook Photos from Exclaimer makes it easy to add user photos to your Microsoft Exchange 2010 global address list (GAL). Like Contact and Social Connector photos, GAL photos display on contacts and email messages associated with that user. Free. | |
Synchronize objects between multiple domains and forests. Share information securely between Exchange organizations. GALsync allows you to share Exchange mail-enabled objects of your Active Directory forest with other forests. Transfer types are ftp, windows shares and email. Encryption possible. Sharing objects helps users in one or both messaging organizations to access information about users and groups of the partner organization. No additional software or hardware required. Works with Windows 200x and Exchange 200x. Version 2.5 | |
Small signature generator for Microsoft Outlook, ideal for use in logon scripts. Outlook signature files are generated based on templates that pull data from Active Directory using LDAP. | |
Build distribution lists based on queries against the Exchange 5.5 directory or Active Directory, either with or without Exchange Server, or from files, databases, or other external sources. Also provides tools for managing all types of DLs and groups and printing DL lists. | |
HC ADSync Tool performs a one-way synchronization of identity data (users, groups,contacts) between an on-premise Active Directory Server and your hosted Exchange AD, providing a single point to create, modify or delete Exchange mailboxes, SharePoint users and service users. | |
Active Directory Manager supports provisioning and de-provisioning of user accounts in Active Directory & Microsoft Exchange. Inputs can be drafted in a CSV and fed into AD Manager. | |
JiJi AuditReporter is a web based active directory auditing solution, performing live monitoring of Active Directory (AD), without depending on native auditing. Generates audit reports on every events happened in the Active Directory(AD). Generates audit reports on Exchange, GPO environments. This tool sends automated email notifications on, each and every AD changes. It also generates ad-hoc (real-time) reports on categories such as AD, Exchange, GPO, SharePoint, in response to the corresponding "Ldap" request, via JiJi AuditReporter's UI | |
JiJi Password Expiration Notification is a simple tool to notify users, managers and administrators through e-mail before their password and account expires. Administrator can receive the summary report to the specific email ids. Administrator can define the notification task for any specified target (Domain, an OU, Group, Users). | |
LepideAuditor for Exchange provides a simple, cost-effective means of auditing, monitoring and alerting on changes made to your Exchange Servers. Visibility into mailbox access, permission changes and much more is provided through over 40 pre-set reports with before and after values for each change which enable you to make quicker decisions. | |
Mailscape's advanced monitoring watches critical subsystems to give you an early warning of problems in your exchange environment. Supports on-prem Exchange, SharePoint, and Office365. | |
Use U-BTech's Outlook Delegation Manager to manage recipient and mailbox folder permissions. Delegate control, including the "Deliver meeting requests" setting, outlook folder permissions, Free/Busy options for controlling the time, subject and location details are now at your Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC) MMC Snap-In. U-BTech's Outlook Delegation Manager puts this control in your hands. Using the all new and revolutionary Exchange Web Services (EWS) interface available in Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 and 2007. | |
For helpdesk staff its a simple interface for resetting AD passwords, disabling, enabling and unlocking accounts. For system admins, its a bulk password reset tool. Bulk Modify tool to change attribute values for many user accounts. | |
PeopleMinder is a simple, easy, and affordable way to alert users that their Windows password is about to expire. PeopleMinder allows administrators to schedule email notification to their end-users of an upcoming Active Directory password expiration. PeopleMinder is both a standalone product or available as an add-on to PeoplePassword. | |
PeopleSearch include the ability to target Active Directory views to specific groups or users, construct user, computer, and group reports against Active Directory, localize your installation using multilanguage support. PeopleSearch uses a web browser to retrieve information stored in the directory, such as telephone number, location, title, and manager. Administrators can customize PeopleSearch to set up searches for any object or attribute in the Active Directory, configure how search results are displayed. Version 3. | |
PMSE 6.5 is our latest stand-alone solution that has been built on over 15 years of Exchange experience and assisting businesses with navigating the complexity of a migration. We remain focused on delivering the industry's most flexible and highest performing solution for businesses of all sizes. The software comes easy-to-deploy and use, even if it is your first migration. In this release you can migrate from Exchange 5.5, 2000, 2003, 2007, 2010, and 2013 directly to Exchange 2013, 2016, or Office 365 (Cross-forest). | |
The Spotlight on Active Directory Pack provides you with the information you need to quickly resolve AD issues before they impact users. Identify replication, performance and availability problems, get real-time diagnostics and proactive problem resolution, and automate AD troubleshooting and repair. | |
The Stellar Active Directory Manager is used to manage Active Directory services. It helps you to manage multiple computers, users, and OU in bulk. In addition, you can assign rights, schedule events and tasks, manage accounts and audit policies, and manage security policies and resources on objects. | |
Vyapin Active Directory Change Tracker tracks, analyzes and reports all changes made to your Active Directory configuration. The tool audits all changes made to your Active Directory by periodically collecting only the changed data, reporting what exactly changed, along with the new and old values, when the change was made, where the change happened in your Active Directory and the tool determines who made the change by looking up the Security Event logs of your audit-enabled Active Directory. | |
Admin Report Kit for Active Directory is a comprehensive reporting solution for Active Directory, having been around for a long time since the early days of Active Directory. Perform a complete AD Security Audit - Determine Who has access to what in your Active Directory by reporting every object and its security in detail. | |
Z-Hire automates the IT account creation process for Exchange mailbox, Active Directory, Lync accounts and Office 365 cloud deployments. With just a click of the button, your Exchange mailbox, and Active directory and Lync accounts will be created simultaneously. |
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I have a free Active Directory change tracking software that I would like to add if possible.
it is - use the submission form at https://www.slipstick.com/new-or-updated-product-submission/ to submit it.
We've tried Adaxes just recently and I can't say enough about it. Excellent features for reasonable money.
BTW, despite the list is old, it still helps. Tnx!
Dear madam,
Please review this tool(ASN AD Inactive Account Tracker),Its very useful for administrators to reuse or destroy the inactive ad accounts.
https://www.adsysnet.com/asn-active-directory-inactive-account-tracker-features.aspx
Hi Diane! Do you know any tool that we could give to our HR personnel to manage user accounts. I mean, creating new users on AD and Exchange, provisioning of resources, etc?