VBScript to LDAP Query Multiple Domains

[djtech2k]

I have done a lot of scripting to do things in AD, but 90% of it has been in a single domain environment. I now have the need to query data from multiple (2) domains.

What do I need to do differently? I normally use the same old ADO search/query and bounce out the stuff I want or don't want. I always use the RootDSE to dynamically grab the domain that the user is logged into and find the DC dynamically that way.

I need to know what steps do I need to change in order to query users and putting out a single report for both domains.

Thanks in Advance.

 

[markdmac]

I'd suggest you make an array with your domain info. Then loop through the array in place of where you normally use RootDSE.

I hope you find this post helpful.

Regards,

Mark

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[djtech2k]

You mean like creating an array with a DC/GC from each domain and connecting directly to a DC/GC?

 

[markdmac]

You mean like creating an array with a DC/GC from each domain and connecting directly to a DC/GC?

Sort of yes. What I was suggesting was you replace your RootDSE information which might look like this:

DC=Company, DC=local

With something like this

Dim DomArray(2)
DomArray(0) = "DC=DomainA, DC=Company, DC=local"
DomArray(1) = "DC=DomainB, DC=Company, DC=local"

For Each DomainString In DomArray
	'Here you can now use DomainString to connect to the individual domains.
	'Replace whatever variable you have set to RootDSE.Get(DefaultNamingContext)
	'to DomainString.
	WScript.Echo DomainString
Next

I hope you find this post helpful.

Regards,

Mark

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