How do I use the LDP to view Active Directory objects?

This one often comes up so here is a quick guide.

To view the tree:
 1. Start Ldp.exe.
 2. Click Connection, and then click Connect.
 3. Type the server name of the domain controller that you want to connect to, and the port (389).
 4. Click Connection, and then click Bind.
 5. Type the user name, password, and domain, and then click OK.
 6. Click View, and then click Tree. Leave BaseDN blank (this will allow you to see the entire directory tree).

References and other information:

XGEN How to Use LDP to Discover Mail-Enabled Users

Deleting Objects from Active Directory Using Ldp.exe

How to Use Ldp.exe to View Entire Directory Tree and Locate the Microsoft Exchange Container

XADM How to Use the Windows 2000 LDP Support Tool to View the BaseDN

Matt Rowston

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