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Export AD organizational units

Exports Active Directory organizational units (OUs) and distinguished names. Ordinary containers such as CN=Users are not included.

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What this PowerShell script does

Exports Active Directory organizational units (OUs) and distinguished names. Ordinary containers such as CN=Users are not included.

Requirements

    Environment

    • Module: ActiveDirectory
    • Permissions: Directory read access
    • Output: CSV report
    • Context: Windows host with RSAT
    • Risk: Low
    Review before you run The script is generated locally. Test outside production first.
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    Configure Export AD organizational units in the Builder, review the generated PowerShell and run it yourself in your own PowerShell session.

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    More about this script

    Why use this template?

    Use this free PowerShell script when you need to export organizational units and distinguished names. It is generated locally and can be reviewed before you run it yourself in your own PowerShell session.

    The template uses ActiveDirectory and requires Directory read access. Output: CSV report. Level: Beginner. Action: Read-only. Risk: Low.

    Review before running

    The script is generated in your browser. Read it before you run it, and test it outside production first. “Read-only” describes the script itself; anything you add around it can still change data.

    Generate the script

    1. Open the template in the PowerShell Builder.
    2. Enter the requested values and review the module, permissions, output and risk.
    3. Generate the script, read it carefully, and test it outside production before use.

    The script is generated locally in your browser. Nothing needs to be uploaded to Opselith.

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    Useful next checks

    After you map the OU structure, pair it with the domain controller inventory and replication health when you are preparing an Active Directory change or migration. Export domain controllers · Find AD replication failures

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    OPS / SCRIPT DETAILS

    Script details

    Exports Active Directory organizational units (OUs) and distinguished names. Ordinary containers such as CN=Users are not included. Review these details before generating or running the script.

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    Generated here. Run by you.Opselith does not connect to your tenant or run PowerShell. After generating, review the script and run it in your own PowerShell session.

    What it works with

    Module: ActiveDirectory

    ActiveDirectory lets PowerShell work with on-premises Active Directory and is normally installed through Windows RSAT.

    Context: Windows host with RSAT

    Compatibility: Windows PowerShell 5.1 / ISE is supported for this Active Directory template.

    Permissions and changes

    Permissions: Directory read access

    Risk: Low

    Read-only: designed to collect information without intentionally changing the target environment.

    Changes: Read-only. The script reads data and does not intentionally change the target environment.

    Inputs

    • CSV output path - Example: C:\Temp\report.csv (Required)

    What to expect

    Output: CSV report

    Expect a CSV file at the path you choose. Open it in Excel or another CSV viewer and review the rows.

    Example: C:\Temp\report.csv

    This template is in the Free library and is generated locally in your browser. Opselith does not run it; you review and run the script in your own PowerShell session.

    Example use

    Exports Active Directory organizational units (OUs) and distinguished names. Ordinary containers such as CN=Users are not included.

    Enter the required values in the Builder, review the generated script and confirm the output before running it.

    Before you run: Make sure your account has Directory read access. Check that the ActiveDirectory PowerShell module is available and that you are using the supported PowerShell version. Review the generated script and output path, then test outside production first.
    Script checksWhat has been verifiedQA reviewed
    Static checksPassed
    PSScriptAnalyzerPending
    Real-world run testNot yet recorded
    Last checkedNot yet recorded

    Real-world run results are shown only after Opselith reviews and accepts a tester report.

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    TEST STATUSWhat Opselith has checked

    Last reviewed: 10 Sept 2026

    PSScriptAnalyzer: Awaiting a release PSScriptAnalyzer gate that includes this script. No analyzer pass is claimed yet.

    Pending or Not yet recorded means there is no accepted result on file yet. A passed analyzer check does not mean the script has been run in a real tenant.

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