With the inclusion of ADWS and the PowerShell AD module in the Windows Server OS scripting Active Directory with PowerShell instead of arcane tools like dsget or dsacls became mainstream for many, if not most, AD admins and security professionals.

But is PowerShell the answer to all AD-related questions, especially where maintaining AD security is concerned?

After a brief discussion about the possibilities, the limits and the perils of PowerShell in regard to AD management, we will dig in and showcase some advanced scripting practices that will help you streamline your AD management even further.
And coming from me, performance considerations will definitely play a part.