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Quick Start Guidefor ADManager Plus
Exchange management and reporting with ADManager Plus
Quick start guideExchange management and reporting with ADManager Plus
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Microsoft Exchange Server is the backbone of messaging service in most organizations and
works in synchronization with the Active Directory. ADManager Plus alleviates the
administrative burden by letting you create mailboxes, set mailbox properties, disable/delete
mailboxes, etc., and also facilitates the generation of critical Exchange reports with ease.
Given below are the prerequisites – hardware and software requirements essential for
ensuring a trouble free ADManager Plus – Exchange integration.
www.admanagerplus.com
Essential hardware
Supported platforms
Supported browsers
The application works seamlessly with the latest version of modern browsers. It requires one
of the following browsers to be installed in the system for working with the client:
Internet Explorer 7 & above | Mozilla Firefox 3 & above | Google Chrome | Microsoft Edge
No. of objects managed Processor information RAM size Hard disk space Upto 25000 2.0 GHz 2 GB 2 GB Upto 50000 2.4 GHz 4 GB 10 GB Upto 100000 2.6 GHz 8 GB 30 GB
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2000
Windows 10
Windows 8.1
Windows 8
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows XP
PREREQUISITES FOR EXCHANGE INTEGRATION1. 64-bit edition of ADManager Plus
You can find the architecture of the existing installation from the "Product.conf" file located at
\ManageEngine\ADManager Plus\conf. Download the 64-bit edition of ADManager Plus from
here.
2. A) For Exchange 2007
You would require the corresponding version of Exchange Management Console (EMC) in
the same machine where ADManager Plus is installed, failing to do which only a legacy
mailbox will be created.
If ADManager Plus is running in console mode, then you are required to log on to the
machine with an account that has the privilege to execute PowerShell commands. This will
allow the technician to perform Exchange specific tasks using ADManager Plus.
If installed as service, configure the service account with administrator privileges (Exchange
administrator) by following the below steps,
Step 1: Click on Start >> Run >> services.msc
Step 2: Locate the service name "ManageEngine ADManager Plus".
Step 3: Right click >> Go to Properties >> Log On
Step 4: Select "This account" and provide the credentials.
2. B). For Exchange 2010 or later
1. Windows PowerShell 2.0 or above should be installed in the same machine.
2. TCP port 80 must be open between this machine and the remote Exchange 2010 Server.
3. Remote PowerShell must be enabled for the user account specified in ‘Domain Settings’.
3. Administrative Privileges
Make sure the account configured under Domain Settings of ADManager Plus has suitable
privileges to create a mailbox.
www.admanagerplus.com
Exchange Server version Role group – required privilege 2016
Organization Management 2013 2010 2007 Exchange Organization Administrators 2003 Exchange Administrator
Summary
In short, ADManager Plus offers the following benefits to users:
With a straightforward UI, ADManager Plus makes GPO management and reporting absolutely easy.
Eliminates the need to install GPMC by offering a web-based tool.
Allows users to link GPOs to multiple nodes at once.
Includes provisions for unused GPO cleanup.
These reports offer admins multiple benefits, including identifying and deleting unlinked, empty, and
disabled GPOs, reporting errors in GPO application, identifying impacted AD objects, and more.
Admins can completely automate the generation of reports, enabling them to adopt a "set it and forget
it" approach. For example, once an admin schedules their required type of report, the report will be sent
to the configured email addresses in the admin's choice of CSV, PDF, HTML, or XLSX formats.
About ADManager Plus
ADManager Plus is a web-based Windows Active Directory management and reporting solution that helps Active
Directory administrators and help desk technicians accomplish their day-to-day activities. With an intuitive,
easy-to-use interface, ADManager Plus handles a variety of complex tasks and generates an exhaustive list of
Active Directory reports, some of which are essential requirements to satisfy compliance audits. It also helps
administrators manage and report on their Exchange Server, Office 365, and Google Apps environments, in
addition to Active Directory, all from a single console.
For more information on ManageEngine ADManager Plus, visit https://www.manageengine.com/ad-manager/
www.admanagerplus.com
Summary
In short, ADManager Plus offers the following benefits to users:
With a straightforward UI, ADManager Plus makes GPO management and reporting absolutely easy.
Eliminates the need to install GPMC by offering a web-based tool.
Allows users to link GPOs to multiple nodes at once.
Includes provisions for unused GPO cleanup.
These reports offer admins multiple benefits, including identifying and deleting unlinked, empty, and
disabled GPOs, reporting errors in GPO application, identifying impacted AD objects, and more.
Admins can completely automate the generation of reports, enabling them to adopt a "set it and forget
it" approach. For example, once an admin schedules their required type of report, the report will be sent
to the configured email addresses in the admin's choice of CSV, PDF, HTML, or XLSX formats.
About ADManager Plus
ADManager Plus is a web-based Windows Active Directory management and reporting solution that helps Active
Directory administrators and help desk technicians accomplish their day-to-day activities. With an intuitive,
easy-to-use interface, ADManager Plus handles a variety of complex tasks and generates an exhaustive list of
Active Directory reports, some of which are essential requirements to satisfy compliance audits. It also helps
administrators manage and report on their Exchange Server, Office 365, and Google Apps environments, in
addition to Active Directory, all from a single console.
For more information on ManageEngine ADManager Plus, visit https://www.manageengine.com/ad-manager/
www.admanagerplus.com
Quick start guideHow to install an existing PFX/PKCS12 or wildcard certificate?
This article will help you use your existing PFX/ PKCS12 or wildcard certificate file while deploying SSL in ADManager Plus. Follow the below steps.
Step 1: Enable SSL in ADManager Plus. Navigate to Admin >> Product Settings >> ConnectionSelect Enable SSL Port [https] check-box and click Save
Step 2: Stop ADManager Plus.Start >> All Programs >> ADManager Plus >> Stop ADManager PlusIf you have installed ADManager Plus as a service, then stop the service (Start >> Run >> Services.msc >> Stop ManageEngine ADManager Plus)
Step 3: Export PFX/PKCS12 certificate fileExport and save your PFX/PKCS12 file under <installation_dir>\conffolder (By default: C:\ManageEngine\ ADManager Plus\ conf).
Step 4: Edit server.xml file to include the wildcard certificateNow open the server.xml file present in <installation_dir>\conf folder in a text editor. (Ensure you create a backup of server.xml in case you wish to restore).
Navigate to the end of the XML file and search for the connector tag (looks similar too, <Connector SSLEnabled=”true” ……/>)Now, edit the following values (case-sensitive) inside that connector tag:keystoreFile=”./conf/”keystorePass=” ”keystoreType=”PKCS12”
E.g.: <Connector SSLEnabled="true" acceptCount="100" clientAuth="false" connection-Timeout="20000" debug="0" disableUploadTimeout="true" enableLookups="false" key-storeFile="./conf/YOUR_CERT_FILE.pfx" keystorePass="PASSWORD" keystore-Type="PKCS12" maxSpareThreads="75" maxThreads="150" minSpareThreads="25" name="SSL" port="443" scheme="https" secure="true" sslProtocol="TLS"/>
Step 5: Start ADManager Plus.
Installation Guide
Quick Start Guidefor ADManager Plus
Exchange management and reporting with ADManager Plus
Quick start guideExchange management and reporting with ADManager Plus
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Microsoft Exchange Server is the backbone of messaging service in most organizations and
works in synchronization with the Active Directory. ADManager Plus alleviates the
administrative burden by letting you create mailboxes, set mailbox properties, disable/delete
mailboxes, etc., and also facilitates the generation of critical Exchange reports with ease.
Given below are the prerequisites – hardware and software requirements essential for
ensuring a trouble free ADManager Plus – Exchange integration.
www.admanagerplus.com
Essential hardware
Supported platforms
Supported browsers
The application works seamlessly with the latest version of modern browsers. It requires one
of the following browsers to be installed in the system for working with the client:
Internet Explorer 7 & above | Mozilla Firefox 3 & above | Google Chrome | Microsoft Edge
No. of objects managed Processor information RAM size Hard disk space Upto 25000 2.0 GHz 2 GB 2 GB Upto 50000 2.4 GHz 4 GB 10 GB Upto 100000 2.6 GHz 8 GB 30 GB
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2000
Windows 10
Windows 8.1
Windows 8
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows XP
PREREQUISITES FOR EXCHANGE INTEGRATION1. 64-bit edition of ADManager Plus
You can find the architecture of the existing installation from the "Product.conf" file located at
\ManageEngine\ADManager Plus\conf. Download the 64-bit edition of ADManager Plus from
here.
2. A) For Exchange 2007
You would require the corresponding version of Exchange Management Console (EMC) in
the same machine where ADManager Plus is installed, failing to do which only a legacy
mailbox will be created.
If ADManager Plus is running in console mode, then you are required to log on to the
machine with an account that has the privilege to execute PowerShell commands. This will
allow the technician to perform Exchange specific tasks using ADManager Plus.
If installed as service, configure the service account with administrator privileges (Exchange
administrator) by following the below steps,
Step 1: Click on Start >> Run >> services.msc
Step 2: Locate the service name "ManageEngine ADManager Plus".
Step 3: Right click >> Go to Properties >> Log On
Step 4: Select "This account" and provide the credentials.
2. B). For Exchange 2010 or later
1. Windows PowerShell 2.0 or above should be installed in the same machine.
2. TCP port 80 must be open between this machine and the remote Exchange 2010 Server.
3. Remote PowerShell must be enabled for the user account specified in ‘Domain Settings’.
3. Administrative Privileges
Make sure the account configured under Domain Settings of ADManager Plus has suitable
privileges to create a mailbox.
www.admanagerplus.com
Exchange Server version Role group – required privilege 2016
Organization Management 2013 2010 2007 Exchange Organization Administrators 2003 Exchange Administrator
Summary
In short, ADManager Plus offers the following benefits to users:
With a straightforward UI, ADManager Plus makes GPO management and reporting absolutely easy.
Eliminates the need to install GPMC by offering a web-based tool.
Allows users to link GPOs to multiple nodes at once.
Includes provisions for unused GPO cleanup.
These reports offer admins multiple benefits, including identifying and deleting unlinked, empty, and
disabled GPOs, reporting errors in GPO application, identifying impacted AD objects, and more.
Admins can completely automate the generation of reports, enabling them to adopt a "set it and forget
it" approach. For example, once an admin schedules their required type of report, the report will be sent
to the configured email addresses in the admin's choice of CSV, PDF, HTML, or XLSX formats.
About ADManager Plus
ADManager Plus is a web-based Windows Active Directory management and reporting solution that helps Active
Directory administrators and help desk technicians accomplish their day-to-day activities. With an intuitive,
easy-to-use interface, ADManager Plus handles a variety of complex tasks and generates an exhaustive list of
Active Directory reports, some of which are essential requirements to satisfy compliance audits. It also helps
administrators manage and report on their Exchange Server, Office 365, and Google Apps environments, in
addition to Active Directory, all from a single console.
For more information on ManageEngine ADManager Plus, visit https://www.manageengine.com/ad-manager/
www.admanagerplus.com
Summary
In short, ADManager Plus offers the following benefits to users:
With a straightforward UI, ADManager Plus makes GPO management and reporting absolutely easy.
Eliminates the need to install GPMC by offering a web-based tool.
Allows users to link GPOs to multiple nodes at once.
Includes provisions for unused GPO cleanup.
These reports offer admins multiple benefits, including identifying and deleting unlinked, empty, and
disabled GPOs, reporting errors in GPO application, identifying impacted AD objects, and more.
Admins can completely automate the generation of reports, enabling them to adopt a "set it and forget
it" approach. For example, once an admin schedules their required type of report, the report will be sent
to the configured email addresses in the admin's choice of CSV, PDF, HTML, or XLSX formats.
About ADManager Plus
ADManager Plus is a web-based Windows Active Directory management and reporting solution that helps Active
Directory administrators and help desk technicians accomplish their day-to-day activities. With an intuitive,
easy-to-use interface, ADManager Plus handles a variety of complex tasks and generates an exhaustive list of
Active Directory reports, some of which are essential requirements to satisfy compliance audits. It also helps
administrators manage and report on their Exchange Server, Office 365, and Google Apps environments, in
addition to Active Directory, all from a single console.
For more information on ManageEngine ADManager Plus, visit https://www.manageengine.com/ad-manager/
www.admanagerplus.com
Quick start guideHow to install an existing PFX/PKCS12 or wildcard certificate?
This article will help you use your existing PFX/ PKCS12 or wildcard certificate file while deploying SSL in ADManager Plus. Follow the below steps.
Step 1: Enable SSL in ADManager Plus. Navigate to Admin >> Product Settings >> ConnectionSelect Enable SSL Port [https] check-box and click Save
Step 2: Stop ADManager Plus.Start >> All Programs >> ADManager Plus >> Stop ADManager PlusIf you have installed ADManager Plus as a service, then stop the service (Start >> Run >> Services.msc >> Stop ManageEngine ADManager Plus)
Step 3: Export PFX/PKCS12 certificate fileExport and save your PFX/PKCS12 file under <installation_dir>\conffolder (By default: C:\ManageEngine\ ADManager Plus\ conf).
Step 4: Edit server.xml file to include the wildcard certificateNow open the server.xml file present in <installation_dir>\conf folder in a text editor. (Ensure you create a backup of server.xml in case you wish to restore).
Navigate to the end of the XML file and search for the connector tag (looks similar too, <Connector SSLEnabled=”true” ……/>)Now, edit the following values (case-sensitive) inside that connector tag:keystoreFile=”./conf/”keystorePass=” ”keystoreType=”PKCS12”
E.g.: <Connector SSLEnabled="true" acceptCount="100" clientAuth="false" connection-Timeout="20000" debug="0" disableUploadTimeout="true" enableLookups="false" key-storeFile="./conf/YOUR_CERT_FILE.pfx" keystorePass="PASSWORD" keystore-Type="PKCS12" maxSpareThreads="75" maxThreads="150" minSpareThreads="25" name="SSL" port="443" scheme="https" secure="true" sslProtocol="TLS"/>
Step 5: Start ADManager Plus.
Installation Guide
Quick Start Guidefor ADManager Plus
Exchange management and reporting with ADManager Plus
Quick start guideExchange management and reporting with ADManager Plus
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Microsoft Exchange Server is the backbone of messaging service in most organizations and
works in synchronization with the Active Directory. ADManager Plus alleviates the
administrative burden by letting you create mailboxes, set mailbox properties, disable/delete
mailboxes, etc., and also facilitates the generation of critical Exchange reports with ease.
Given below are the prerequisites – hardware and software requirements essential for
ensuring a trouble free ADManager Plus – Exchange integration.
www.admanagerplus.com
Essential hardware
Supported platforms
Supported browsers
The application works seamlessly with the latest version of modern browsers. It requires one
of the following browsers to be installed in the system for working with the client:
Internet Explorer 7 & above | Mozilla Firefox 3 & above | Google Chrome | Microsoft Edge
No. of objects managed Processor information RAM size Hard disk space Upto 25000 2.0 GHz 2 GB 2 GB Upto 50000 2.4 GHz 4 GB 10 GB Upto 100000 2.6 GHz 8 GB 30 GB
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2000
Windows 10
Windows 8.1
Windows 8
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows XP
PREREQUISITES FOR EXCHANGE INTEGRATION1. 64-bit edition of ADManager Plus
You can find the architecture of the existing installation from the "Product.conf" file located at
\ManageEngine\ADManager Plus\conf. Download the 64-bit edition of ADManager Plus from
here.
2. A) For Exchange 2007
You would require the corresponding version of Exchange Management Console (EMC) in
the same machine where ADManager Plus is installed, failing to do which only a legacy
mailbox will be created.
If ADManager Plus is running in console mode, then you are required to log on to the
machine with an account that has the privilege to execute PowerShell commands. This will
allow the technician to perform Exchange specific tasks using ADManager Plus.
If installed as service, configure the service account with administrator privileges (Exchange
administrator) by following the below steps,
Step 1: Click on Start >> Run >> services.msc
Step 2: Locate the service name "ManageEngine ADManager Plus".
Step 3: Right click >> Go to Properties >> Log On
Step 4: Select "This account" and provide the credentials.
2. B). For Exchange 2010 or later
1. Windows PowerShell 2.0 or above should be installed in the same machine.
2. TCP port 80 must be open between this machine and the remote Exchange 2010 Server.
3. Remote PowerShell must be enabled for the user account specified in ‘Domain Settings’.
3. Administrative Privileges
Make sure the account configured under Domain Settings of ADManager Plus has suitable
privileges to create a mailbox.
www.admanagerplus.com
Exchange Server version Role group – required privilege 2016
Organization Management 2013 2010 2007 Exchange Organization Administrators 2003 Exchange Administrator
Summary
In short, ADManager Plus offers the following benefits to users:
With a straightforward UI, ADManager Plus makes GPO management and reporting absolutely easy.
Eliminates the need to install GPMC by offering a web-based tool.
Allows users to link GPOs to multiple nodes at once.
Includes provisions for unused GPO cleanup.
These reports offer admins multiple benefits, including identifying and deleting unlinked, empty, and
disabled GPOs, reporting errors in GPO application, identifying impacted AD objects, and more.
Admins can completely automate the generation of reports, enabling them to adopt a "set it and forget
it" approach. For example, once an admin schedules their required type of report, the report will be sent
to the configured email addresses in the admin's choice of CSV, PDF, HTML, or XLSX formats.
About ADManager Plus
ADManager Plus is a web-based Windows Active Directory management and reporting solution that helps Active
Directory administrators and help desk technicians accomplish their day-to-day activities. With an intuitive,
easy-to-use interface, ADManager Plus handles a variety of complex tasks and generates an exhaustive list of
Active Directory reports, some of which are essential requirements to satisfy compliance audits. It also helps
administrators manage and report on their Exchange Server, Office 365, and Google Apps environments, in
addition to Active Directory, all from a single console.
For more information on ManageEngine ADManager Plus, visit https://www.manageengine.com/ad-manager/
www.admanagerplus.com
Summary
In short, ADManager Plus offers the following benefits to users:
With a straightforward UI, ADManager Plus makes GPO management and reporting absolutely easy.
Eliminates the need to install GPMC by offering a web-based tool.
Allows users to link GPOs to multiple nodes at once.
Includes provisions for unused GPO cleanup.
These reports offer admins multiple benefits, including identifying and deleting unlinked, empty, and
disabled GPOs, reporting errors in GPO application, identifying impacted AD objects, and more.
Admins can completely automate the generation of reports, enabling them to adopt a "set it and forget
it" approach. For example, once an admin schedules their required type of report, the report will be sent
to the configured email addresses in the admin's choice of CSV, PDF, HTML, or XLSX formats.
About ADManager Plus
ADManager Plus is a web-based Windows Active Directory management and reporting solution that helps Active
Directory administrators and help desk technicians accomplish their day-to-day activities. With an intuitive,
easy-to-use interface, ADManager Plus handles a variety of complex tasks and generates an exhaustive list of
Active Directory reports, some of which are essential requirements to satisfy compliance audits. It also helps
administrators manage and report on their Exchange Server, Office 365, and Google Apps environments, in
addition to Active Directory, all from a single console.
For more information on ManageEngine ADManager Plus, visit https://www.manageengine.com/ad-manager/
www.admanagerplus.com
Quick start guideHow to install an existing PFX/PKCS12 or wildcard certificate?
This article will help you use your existing PFX/ PKCS12 or wildcard certificate file while deploying SSL in ADManager Plus. Follow the below steps.
Step 1: Enable SSL in ADManager Plus. Navigate to Admin >> Product Settings >> ConnectionSelect Enable SSL Port [https] check-box and click Save
Step 2: Stop ADManager Plus.Start >> All Programs >> ADManager Plus >> Stop ADManager PlusIf you have installed ADManager Plus as a service, then stop the service (Start >> Run >> Services.msc >> Stop ManageEngine ADManager Plus)
Step 3: Export PFX/PKCS12 certificate fileExport and save your PFX/PKCS12 file under <installation_dir>\conffolder (By default: C:\ManageEngine\ ADManager Plus\ conf).
Step 4: Edit server.xml file to include the wildcard certificateNow open the server.xml file present in <installation_dir>\conf folder in a text editor. (Ensure you create a backup of server.xml in case you wish to restore).
Navigate to the end of the XML file and search for the connector tag (looks similar too, <Connector SSLEnabled=”true” ……/>)Now, edit the following values (case-sensitive) inside that connector tag:keystoreFile=”./conf/”keystorePass=” ”keystoreType=”PKCS12”
E.g.: <Connector SSLEnabled="true" acceptCount="100" clientAuth="false" connection-Timeout="20000" debug="0" disableUploadTimeout="true" enableLookups="false" key-storeFile="./conf/YOUR_CERT_FILE.pfx" keystorePass="PASSWORD" keystore-Type="PKCS12" maxSpareThreads="75" maxThreads="150" minSpareThreads="25" name="SSL" port="443" scheme="https" secure="true" sslProtocol="TLS"/>
Step 5: Start ADManager Plus.
Installation Guide
