Understanding the command line parameters

Besides the interactive mode described in Synchronizing user groups with Active Directory, the program can also be run from the command line in silent mode. This can be useful to incorporate the program in batch files or scheduled tasks so that it runs regularly to maintain synchronization.

To run ADSyncUsers.exe from the command line:

• In the batch file or scheduled task, specify the -silent parameter on the command line as in the following example.

C:\Program Files\BC-Meridian\Program Files\ADSyncUsers.exe -silent

By default, a log file of the actions that are taken will be created in the same folder as the program. You can specify a different location and file name by also specifying the -logpath parameter on the command line as in the following example.

C:\Program Files\BC-Meridian\Program Files\ADSyncUsers.exe 
-silent -logpath=C:\LogFiles\ADSyncUsersLog.txt

When run in interactive mode, the program stores your configuration selections in the file ADSyncUsersConfig.ini that is located in the same folder as the program. When run in silent mode, the program uses the configuration information in that file. You may edit the configuration file either by running the program in interactive mode or by editing the file in any text editor.

Note    The account password typed in Password is stored in the configuration file in encrypted form and may not be edited manually. Therefore, run the program in interactive mode to type the password.