Streamline User Management with the Active Directory Import Utility

The Active Directory Import Utility in Deep Freeze Cloud allows administrators to replicate their organizational structures by importing groups directly from an Active Directory (AD) Server into the cloud console. While it accurately mirrors your existing AD hierarchy layout, it does not automatically transfer individual machine objects or assign computers to those groups; computers must still be manually matched or deployed into those imported groups within the console. Prerequisites

You must have administrator login credentials for the Deep Freeze Cloud Console.

You need the network address/server name, username, and password for your Active Directory Server.

The utility should be run on a machine that has local or network connectivity to your AD domain environment. Step-by-Step Instructions

Download the Utility: Log in to the Deep Freeze Cloud Console, navigate to the Utilities page, and click Download next to the Active Directory Import Utility.

Launch the Executable: Locate the downloaded file on your computer and double-click to open it.

Configure Server Credentials: In the utility interface, specify your AD details by filling out the Server (Server Name or IP), User, and Password fields, then click OK.

Select and Import Groups: Choose the specific structural groups or organizational units (OUs) from the populated AD tree that you want to mirror in the cloud.

Verify in Cloud Console: Once the tool completes the process, return to your web console and check the Groups tab to view your newly created matching group directory. Post-Import Best Practices

Manually Map Computers: Because machine objects do not auto-populate, you can utilize the console’s grouping settings to transition your computers into their respective imported AD groups.

Leverage Enforced Policies: Combine your newly imported structural groups with the Enforced Policy feature. This guarantees that any computer moved into an imported group automatically inherits the specific frozen settings and third-party software updates assigned to that group. If you would like, please let me know:

Are you looking to import users for console administration, or just group structures for machine management?

Do you plan to deploy the Cloud Agent across your network using Group Policy Objects (GPOs) or via the Deep Freeze Deployment Utility?

I can tailor further instructions based on your specific deployment strategy. General Utilities | Deep Freeze Cloud