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Version: 2.1.0

Test-MtAdComputerInDefaultContainer

SYNOPSIS​

Counts computers located in the default Computers container.

SYNTAX​

Test-MtAdComputerInDefaultContainer [-ProgressAction <ActionPreference>] [<CommonParameters>]

DESCRIPTION​

This test identifies computer objects that are still located in the default CN=Computers container instead of being organized in organizational units (OUs). Best practice is to organize computers into appropriate OUs for better management and Group Policy application. Computers in the default container may indicate:

  • Default domain join process not customized
  • Lack of organizational structure
  • Potential management gaps

EXAMPLES​

EXAMPLE 1​

Test-MtAdComputerInDefaultContainer

Returns $true if computer object data is accessible, $false otherwise. The test result includes the count of computers in the default Computers container.

PARAMETERS​

-ProgressAction​

Determines how PowerShell responds to progress updates generated by a script, cmdlet, or provider, such as the progress bars generated by Write-Progress.

Type: ActionPreference
Parameter Sets: (All)
Aliases: proga

Required: False
Position: Named
Default value: None
Accept pipeline input: False
Accept wildcard characters: False

CommonParameters​

This cmdlet supports the common parameters: -Debug, -ErrorAction, -ErrorVariable, -InformationAction, -InformationVariable, -OutVariable, -OutBuffer, -PipelineVariable, -Verbose, -WarningAction, and -WarningVariable. For more information, see about_CommonParameters.

INPUTS​

OUTPUTS​

System.Boolean​

NOTES​

https://maester.dev/docs/commands/Test-MtAdComputerInDefaultContainer