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This tag covers the use of WMIC scripts for managing local user accounts on Windows Server, particularly in high-scale environments. Discussions focus on creating and recreating large numbers of local users (e.g., 50,000) via WMIC for integration with IIS authentication. Troubleshooting topics include boot hangs and performance differences between Server 2012R2, 2019, and 2021R2. The content is relevant for IT professionals dealing with legacy automation scripts and user provisioning on Windows Server.
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    50,000 users in 2019 hangs on boot but works on 2012R2

    I've been using Windows server 2012R2 Standard for almost a decade now. I have apps running on the server which have created about 50,000 local users. These are local users created using WMIC scripts and eq. API's. The purpose is to allow for easy integration with IIS authentication. The app...
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    • 2012r2 standard 2019 datacenter administration aws boot issues configuration cpu usage debugging group policy iis security integration logon policies network performance server upgrade user management windows server wmic scripts
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    • Forum: Windows Server Forums
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