An “AD Data Validation” script runs weekly to notify COUAs about computer objects where the ManagedBy field is blank or set to an invalid AD username (for example, a user who has left USGS).
Starting 10/4/2022, the “AD Data Validation” script will clear the ManagedBy field when it contains a Group instead of a User.
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macOS updates won’t install
When trying to perform macOS updates from System Preferences>Software Updates, you see the cog just spin.
Running the following commands in Terminal may help. They do require admin access.
(Updated: 1/6/2023)
Revised USGS Naming Standards were announced on December 2, 2021. Technical support guidance will be added to this page as a resource in support of the naming standards change.
PowerShell Rename Tool
The USGS SysAdmin Tools (USAT) PowerShell module has a Rename-UsgsComputer cmdlet that can be used …
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