Can I create a policy in DRA to ensure that all computer accounts created are in upper case? (NETIQKB11061)

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Can I create a policy in DRA to ensure that all computer accounts created are in upper case?

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Directory and Resource Administrator 6.x

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Yes, the Policy and Automation feature in DRA can ensure that all computer account names that are created are in upper case. The following steps must be performed in order to setup such a policy:

1. Launch the DRA MMC while logged in as an Assistant Admin with, at minimum, the Built-in Configuration role.
2. Expand the Policy and automation management node.
3. Highlight Automation Triggers and click New.
4. Click Browse in the Associate to operation field.
5. Select ComputerCreate and ComputerCopy and click click Add.
6. Click OK.
7. Select Pre-task in the Type of trigger field.
8. Click Next.
9. Click Next.
10. Select Script iIn the File type field.
11. Specify the full path anf the name of the script file in the DO file path field.  An example is C:\DRAScripts\UpperCaseComputer.vbs.
12. Click Next.
13. Click Next.
14. Specify a name for this trigger in the Trigger name field.
15. Click Finish.

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A sample script called UpperCaseComputer.vbs is available on the DRA Knowledge Depot.  To download the script from the DRA Knowledge Depot use the following link:

• DRA Knowledge Depot (requires username and password)

This script can also be modified to enforce similar policies for other objects such as Users, Groups and Contacts.

Formerly known as NETIQKB11061