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Is there a way to input multiple user accounts into a Windows 2003 database?

Is there a way to input multiple user accounts into a Windows 2003 database?

Laura E. Hunter

I have to add the names of 450 pupils to our directory. Is there a way to input multiple user accounts into our Windows Server 2003 database, or do I have to manually enter this information in Active Directory?

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