Administration

Credential Elevation in Invoke-Command – The Full Truth When using PowerShell’s Invoke-Command for remote administration, understanding how credential elevation works is crucial. Many misconceptions exist, especially regarding a non-existent -RunAsAdministrator flag or UAC prompts. This post clarifies the real mechanics behind running commands as an administrator remotely. 🔍 Quick Summary Question Answer Does Invoke-Command have a -RunAsAdministrator flag? ❌ No, this flag does not exist. How does elevation actually work? ✅ Elevation is entirely determined by the -Credential parameter you pass and the nature of the remote process. 1. How Invoke-Command Handles Credentials and Elevation Invoke-Command operates by establishing a remote session (typically via WinRM) using the credentials you provide. The elevation of the commands executed within that session depends directly on the privileges of the user account associated with those credentials. ...

When you need to run a command as an administrator on a remote Windows machine, you have two primary technologies to choose from: the traditional WinRM (Windows Remote Management) and the modern, cross-platform OpenSSH. Both can get the job done, but they handle elevation and authentication in fundamentally different ways. This guide will provide a deep dive into both methods, comparing their strengths, weaknesses, and best use cases to help you choose the right tool for your remote administration needs. ...

Querying Active Directory (AD) is a fundamental task for any Windows administrator. Whether you need to generate a report, audit user accounts, or automate a task, PowerShell’s Get-ADUser cmdlet is the most powerful and flexible tool for the job. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to get started with Get-ADUser, from basic queries to advanced filtering and exporting your results to a CSV file. Prerequisites Before you can use Get-ADUser, you need to have the Active Directory module for PowerShell installed. This is part of the Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT). ...