Administrators use Azure AD groups to manage users and their permissions collectively. The cmdlet listed in the table below serves the function of creating new Azure AD groups. ADManager Plus, a unified AD, Microsoft 365, Exchange Server, and Google Workspace management and reporting tool, can also be used to accomplish this task.
The following table is a comparison on how to create a new Azure AD group using PowerShell scripts and ADManager Plus.
Steps to create a new Azure AD group using PowerShell scripts:
Steps to create an Azure AD group using ADManager Plus:
Note: With ADManager Plus, creating bulk groups in distribution group, mail enabled security group, Microsoft 365 group, dynamic distribution group, and security group becomes a seamless process as well, through the utilization of smart templates and CSV imports.
To gain an in-depth understanding of the features and capabilities ADManager Plus has to offer, click here.
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For AD User Reporting
For GPO Management
For Password Management
For AD Group Management
For File Access Management
For AD Computer Management
For Office 365 Management
For Exchange Management
For Microsoft Graph PowerShell
Entra ID user management
Entra ID reporting
Entra ID group management and reporting
Entra ID domain management
Entra ID contact management and reporting
Other Entra ID tasks
For Windows Powershell
For AD User Management
For AD User Reporting
For GPO Management
For Password Management
For AD Group Management
For File Access Management
For AD Computer Management
For Office 365 Management
For Exchange Management
