What are a list of variables that Domain Migration Administrator uses when migrating objects? (NETIQKB50911)

  • 7750911
  • 02-Feb-2007
  • 19-Oct-2007

Resolution

goal
What are a list of variables that Domain Migration Administrator uses when migrating objects?

goal
When using scripts with DMA, which variables can I manipulate?

fact
Domain Migration Administrator 7.x

fix

Domain Migration Administrator uses the following variables when processing migrations:

SourceObject

  • Specifies the source object currently being processed (user, group, or computer account).
  • SourceObject is available in pre and post scripts.
  • For information about available options, see Microsoft Technical Support or use the Microsoft Windows 2000 Support Tool, Ldp, to view the names of properties of existing objects.
  • Usage: SourceObject.get("LoginScript")

TargetObject

  • Specifies the target object currently being processed. Either user, group, or computer account.
  • TargetObject is only available in post scripts after the actual object has been created.
  • For information about available options, see Microsoft Technical Support or use the Microsoft Windows 2000 Support Tool, Ldp, to view the names of properties of existing objects.
  • Usage:
    • TargetObject.get("givenName")
    • TargetObject.put "scriptPath", "NewScript.bat"


note
For more information about scripting, see the following white paper: "Customizing Domain Migration Administrator with Scripting"  https://www.netiq.com/products/dma/whitepapers.asp.

Additional Information

Formerly known as NETIQKB50911