Would you like to learn how to configure the GenericWrite permission on a domain user account object? In this tutorial, we will show you how to configure the GenericWrite permission on a user object in Active Directory.
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Tutorial Powershell – Configure the GenericWrite permission to user account
Start a Powershell command-line.
In our example, Bruno will receive the GenericWrite permission over Julian.
Get the DistinguishedName of a user account.
Get the user object access list.
Select the GenericWrite permission.
Select the Allow type of permission.
Select the inheritance type of permission.
Create the access list to add the GenericWrite permission.
Add the GenericWrite permission.
Apply the GenericWrite permission.
List the GenericWrite permission of the user object.
Here is the command output.
You must have RSAT installed or have a copy of its DLL loaded.
Congratulations! You are able to configure the GenericWrite permission using Powershell.
