Error using Move-ADObject

Question

_{Tuesday, January 23, 2018 1:08 PM}

Hello Guys,

I am trying to use the Move-ADObject cmdlet to move some workstations from one domain to another.

Here my script:

$SourceDomain = "DEV.CIA.COM"
$SourceOU = "OU=ABC,DC=DEV,DC=CIA,DC=COM"
$TargetDomain = "LAB.CIA.COM"
$TargetOU = "OU=XZY,DC=LAB,DC=CIA,DC=COM"
$Computers = (Get-ADComputer -Filter * -SearchBase $SourceOU -Server $SourceDomain).DistinguishedName
foreach ($Computer in $Computers)
{
 Move-ADObject -Identity $Computer -server $SourceDomain -TargetPath $TargetOU -TargetServer DC1.LAB.CIA.COM
 }

However I am getting the following error for each workstation from the source OU :

Move-ADObject : The naming context could not be found
At line:9 char:1

• Move-ADObject -Identity $Computer -server $SourceDomain -TargetPath $ ...

    + CategoryInfo          : NotSpecified: (CN=WKST1,OU=...DC=DEV,DC=COM:ADObject) [Move-ADObject], ADException
    + FullyQualifiedErrorId : ActiveDirectoryServer:8420,Microsoft.ActiveDirectory.Management.Commands.MoveADObject

Any help is appreciated.

All replies (3)

_{Tuesday, January 23, 2018 1:35 PM}

Hi,

You're trying to move computers between two different forests which is not possible.

_{Tuesday, January 23, 2018 2:09 PM}

Sorry, my fault. I fixed the script. Even in the same forest, I am getting the same error.

_{Wednesday, January 24, 2018 6:37 AM}

Hi,

I agree with Richard, I suggest moving one single computer first to see if it succeeds. Also, please have a try to validate whether the trust relationship between these two child domains is working properly.

If you need further help, please feel free to let us know.

Best Regards,
Albert

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