Set Active Directory User Password

Creating a Set Active Directory User Password Task

The Set Active Directory User Password task is used to set randomized or static passwords for Active Directory accounts. To create a task:

• Go to Arellia Security Manager and click on the Tasks tab
• Right-click Jobs and Tasks > Arellia > Directory Services and select New > Task
• Click on the Arellia > Directory Services > Set Active Directory User Password task template
• Click on the Click to Select link for User and select an Active Directory account. An Active Directory Synchronization must be performed to select Active Directory accounts
• Enter a password in the Password and Confirm Password fields to set a static password. To set a random password, leave the fields blank
• Click the OK button to create the task
• Run the task to set the password for the Active Directory account