Question

1. Compare the commands new-localuser with the new command new-aduser. Describe in your own words the additional capabilities of the new-aduser command. Write down the differences between new-localuser and  new-aduser.

Answer 1

1.

* Comparison/ differences:

A.New-localuser command:

(a) creates a local user account

(b) It is connected to Microsoft account as a primary preference.

(c) It doesn't specify the AccountExpires or password parameters.

B. New-aduser command:

(a) creates an active directory user account.

(b) It has many preferences for connectivity including Microsoft account.

(c) you can set property values by using cmdlet parameters.

* Capabilities of New-aduser command:

(a) It is capable of creating different types of user accounts like iNetOrgPerson accounts.

(b) you can specify any type of class in the Active Directory schema that is a subclass of user and that has an object category of inheriting super class.