Re: See hidden attributes in ADUC

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From: Joe Richards [MVP] (humorexpress_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 10/09/04 

Date: Sat, 09 Oct 2004 12:19:01 -0400

This isn't trivial, it isn't that you set an attribute and ADUC displays the info.

You need to start reading here (watch for URL wrap)

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/ad/ad/about_active_directory_user_interfaces.asp 

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Joe Richards Microsoft MVP Windows Server Directory Services
www.joeware.net
Tim Kalligonis wrote:
> I need to add the employeeID and employeeType to the ADUC screens.
> 
> Here is what I have done:
> I have enabled the employeeID and employeeType through the schema manager. I
> am connected to the schema manager server.
> I have checked  the  "Allow this attribute to be shown in advanced view."
> 
> It is not visible in ADUC when I view advanced
> 
> What else am I missing?
> 
> Can someone direct me to a Q article or let me know what I am not doing
> correctly?
> 
> Thanks,
> Tim
> 
>

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