How to update Azure AD groups using PowerShell scripts
Administrators rely on Azure AD groups to efficiently manage group permissions. While the Azure AD PowerShell module provides cmdlets for group management, ADManager Plus, an all-in-one solution for AD, Microsoft 365, Exchange Server, and Google Workspace, offers a more streamlined approach.
Explore the table below for a comparison of updating an Azure AD group, showcasing a powerful alternative provided by ADManager Plus.
Azure PowerShell
Steps to update Azure AD groups using PowerShell scripts:
- Obtain the display name of the user that you would like to fetch.
- Execute the following PowerShell script:
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Update-AzADGroup
-ObjectId <ObjectId>
-DisplayName <DisplayName>
-MailNickname <MailNickname>
-SecurityEnabled
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Example: Update description for group
Update-AzADGroup -ObjectId $objectid -Description $description
ADManager Plus
Steps to update Azure AD groups using ADManager Plus:
- Log in to ADManager Plus and navigate to Microsoft 365 > Management > Group Management.
- Click on Modify Single Group, and select a Microsoft 365 account to specify the desired M365 account.
- Find your group using the search or filters.
- Choose the group you want from the list by clicking on Modify Group.
- In the newly opened window, make your desired changes, like ownership, membership, and email settings.
Limitations of using PowerShell scripts to update Azure AD groups:
- PowerShell might exhibit slowness in execution, particularly with complex scripts.
- Managing group modifications across a large organization using scripts can lack centralized oversight, making it challenging to track changes and ensure consistency.
- PowerShell scripts may not provide comprehensive reporting and auditing capabilities, making it difficult to track changes.
- Scaling scripts to accommodate a growing number of groups or complex scenarios can lead to scripting challenges.
Benefits of using ADManager Plus:
- ADManager Plus' group management module simplifies the complex task of handling Azure AD groups by offering bulk group creation, bulk group modification, and Azure AD reports-based group management in an effortless and hassle-free manner.
- ADManager Plus also offers the ability to execute sequential follow-up tasks, seamlessly integrating with workflows to deliver efficient controlled automation.
- The tool generates comprehensive reports on updated group members, aiding in tracking changes and maintaining an audit trail.
- You can update multiple group members at once, instead of modifying them one by one using the native Azure AD, saving time and effort.
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