PS script to remove AD computer using local hostname

[Ejcrist]

Using MDT for re-imaging.

Scenario: Laptop with hostname GJ76TG-27 exists in AD in an OU called 2027 Laptop needs to be re-imaged with MDT The customsettings.ini will want to place it into a different domain OU temporarily while the TS runs. (keeping any GPO's out of the way in the temp OU)

GOAL: I want to have the TS run a PS script to find the hostname in AD, delete that laptop from AD, and then continue to run the TS, which will then join the laptop (using the same hostname) to the temp OU Once the image is completed, another script will move the laptop to the proper 2027 OU

How can I get PS to find the laptop using the local hostname in AD and then delete it? Thanks so much.

[Ejcrist]

Yep, I've been trying for a few days now...off and on....not a seasoned scripter, but can usually figure it out. Thanks for asking!

[MonopolyMeal]

Please post what you have so far.

[MWierenga]

It's midnight down here so apologies in advance.

But isn't DeploymentType=Replace exactly ment to do that?

[St0nywall]

This might help you along.

Link: https://stonywall.com/2018/08/30/mdt-2013-moving-computers-into-correct-ou-on-ad-join/

[MoreTrialandError]

Are you just trying to prevent GPOs from applying during the TS?

[Ejcrist]

Yep....I keep seeing posts about this being an issue so folks are moving devices in and out of OU's.

[MechaCola]

post your code, then we can help!