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How to generate and export last logged on user report

PowerShell

Steps to obtain the last logged on users using PowerShell:

  • Identify the domain from which you want to retrieve the report.
  • Identify the LDAP attributes you need to fetch for the report.
  • Identify the primary DC to retrieve the report.
  • Compile the script.
  • Execute it in Windows PowerShell.

Sample Windows PowerShell script

Get-ADComputer -Properties 
 "LastLogonDate"
 

To obtain the report,

  • Login to ADAudit Plus web console as an administrator.
  • Navigate to the Reports tab and from the User Logon section in the left pane, select Last Logon on Workstations report.
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PowerShell Limitations vs ADAudit Plus Capabilities

Feature
PowerShell Scripts
Ease of use
Requires scripting knowledge and manual execution
Intuitive web interface with prebuilt logon audit reports
Real-time tracking
Manual execution or task scheduler setup required
Continuous monitoring with real-time updates
Scope of tracking
Requires multiple scripts for different logon types
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Failed logon insights
Requires parsing error codes manually
Shows failure reason, user, machine, and source instantly
Audit depth
Needs event ID correlation across systems
Shows who logged in, from where, and when—clearly
Alerting
Needs external integration and scripting
Built-in alerts for logon failures, abnormal activity
Reporting
Manual formatting and export needed
Predefined, filterable, and exportable reports
Historical data
Limited by log retention policies and script runs
Maintains long-term, searchable logon history
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