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Using DSRM commands to delete AD objects

(Before using DSRM ensure you have proper backup in place, as may delete some other object by accident)

1. How to delete single subnets in AD Sites & Services ?

> dsrm CN=10.1.1.0/30),CN=Subnets,CN=Sites,CN=Configuration,DC=Testing,DC=Test,DC=com
> dsrm "CN=(provide the Subnet name Eg: 10.1.1.0/30),CN=Subnets,CN=Sites,CN=Configuration,DC=Testing,DC=Test,DC=com"

2. How to delete bulk subnets in AD Sites & Services ?

> for /f %i in (filename.txt) do dsrm %i  >>output.txt
Enter the subnets in a text file Eg : "filename.txt" which you want to delete.

  1. How to delete single user using DSRM ?

> dsrm CN=balraj, anthony,OU=Users,OU=,DC=Test1,DC=Test,DC=com
> dsrm "Provide the DN with inverted commas">

  1. How to delete bulk users using DSRM ?

> for /f %i in (filename.txt) do dsrm %i  >>output.txt
Type the full DN's in a text file Eg : "filename.txt" which you want to delete.