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Streamlining Remote Desktop Connection Manager with PowerShell

Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCMan) is an excellent tool from Microsoft that enables you to manage and keep track of all your Remote Desktop connections in a user-friendly graphical interface. However, one feature it lacks is the ability to automatically import server objects from Active Directory. This can be a time-consuming task, especially when dealing with a large infrastructure.

To address this gap, I have created a simple PowerShell script that queries your Active Directory for server objects and exports their names into a text file. This text file can then be imported into RDCMan, saving you the hassle of manually adding or removing servers as your infrastructure changes over time.

The script is very straightforward and easy to use. Simply replace the path in line 11 with the desired location for the output file, and run the script. It will create a text file called “servers-{current-date}.txt” in the specified path, containing one server definition per line.

To import the servers into RDCMan, simply go to the Edit menu and select “Import Servers.” This will bring up the Import Servers dialog box, where you can browse to the text file created by the PowerShell script. Click on the “Import” button, and all your servers should now be listed in RDCMan.

The next time you need to update your server list, simply delete the existing servers in RDCMan, re-run the PowerShell script, and import the updated text file. This will ensure that your RDCMan configuration remains up-to-date with your changing infrastructure.

While this solution is not fully automated, it provides a quick and easy way to manage your Remote Desktop connections without manually creating each entry. For a more elaborate and comprehensive solution, you may want to consider the “Dynamic Remote Desktop Connection Manager connection list” proposed by Jan Egil Ring, which utilizes PowerShell scripts to automatically query Active Directory for new servers and remove obsolete ones.

In conclusion, this PowerShell script provides a simple yet effective way to streamline your RDCMan configuration and keep it in sync with your Active Directory infrastructure. By automating the process of importing server objects, you can save time and effort while maintaining an accurate list of all your Remote Desktop connections.

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I hope this blog post helps you simplify your RDCMan experience and make your remote desktop management more efficient!