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Powershell script to handle base64 encoded values in the LDF file
This script should be used for ldf files used in export/import process of migrating AD objects (for example Users) from one domain to another.During this process are distinguished names containing offending characters encoded to base64. So you cannot edit the ldf file (to change
Verified on the following platforms
| Windows Server 2012 | No |
| Windows Server 2008 R2 | Yes |
| Windows Server 2008 | Yes |
| Windows Server 2003 | No |
| Windows 8 | No |
| Windows 7 | No |
| Windows Vista | No |
| Windows XP | No |
| Windows 2000 | No |
This script is tested on these platforms by the author. It is likely to work on other platforms as well. If you try it and find that it works on another platform, please add a note to the script discussion to let others know.
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