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Hi there, I have an Excel file with two columns. ------------------------------------- | Computer Name | Student Name | ------------------------------------- SG645383 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Kate Smith SGN78305 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;John Citizen 8639494H &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Clare Johnson Need simple PowerShell&nbsp;script, which will update computer description in AD based on info taken from the Excel file. Many thanks for considering my request.&nbsp;
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Hi there,
I have an Excel file with two columns.
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| Computer Name | Student Name |
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SG645383                 Kate Smith
SGN78305                John Citizen
8639494H                Clare Johnson
Need simple PowerShell script, which will update computer description in AD based on info taken from the Excel file.
Many thanks for considering my request.
 

Need PowerShell script to update computer description in AD from Excel file

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