How to list the users and groups of an AD Security Group when not a domain admin

As an IT admin, it’s important to know the users and groups of an active directory (AD) security group. Without being a domain admin, there are still ways to gain this information.

The first step is to use the Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC) console. ADUC is a Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in that allows you to manage objects in your Active Directory environment. In the console, select the domain you want to search, right-click it, and then click “Find.” This will open the “Find Users, Contacts, and Groups” dialog box.

In the dialog box, enter the name of the security group you want to view and click the “Find Now” button. This will display a list of all the objects in the security group. Double-click the security group to open the “Properties” dialog box. In this dialog box, you will find a “Members” tab with a list of all the users and groups that are members of the security group.

Another way to view the users and groups of an AD security group is to use the command line. To do this, open a command prompt, type “dsquery group” and then press enter. This will display a list of all the security groups in the domain. To view the members of a specific security group, type “dsquery group -name ” and press enter. This will display a list of all the users and groups that are members of the security group.

You can also use PowerShell to view the users and groups of an AD security group. To do this, open a PowerShell window and type “Get-ADGroupMember ” and press enter. This will display a list of all the users and groups that are members of the security group.

Finally, you can also use the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-in to view the users and groups of an AD security group. To do this, open the MMC snap-in, select the domain you want to search, right-click it, and then click “Find.” This will open the “Find Users, Contacts, and Groups” dialog box. In the dialog box, enter the name of the security group you want to view and click the “Find Now” button. This will display a list of all the objects in the security group. Double-click the security group to open the “Properties” dialog box. In this dialog box, you will find a “Members” tab with a list of all the users and groups that are members of the security group.

In conclusion, there are several ways to view the users and groups of an AD security group without being a domain admin. These methods include using the Active Directory Users and Computers console, the command line, PowerShell, and the MMC snap-in. With these methods, you can easily gain access to the information you need without having to be a domain admin.