In the Windows environment, the Invoke-RDUserLogoff cmdlet is a powerful tool that allows system administrators to log off remote desktop users. This cmdlet is specifically designed for use with Remote Desktop Services (RDS) in Windows Server. It is important for system administrators to understand how to use Invoke-RDUserLogoff effectively to manage user sessions and ensure system security.

When working with Windows Server and RDS, it is crucial to have a way to terminate user sessions remotely. This can be necessary for various reasons, such as when a user session becomes unresponsive or when a user needs to be logged off for security purposes. Invoke-RDUserLogoff provides a convenient and efficient way to accomplish this task.

To use Invoke-RDUserLogoff, you need to have administrative privileges on the Windows Server running RDS. The cmdlet allows you to specify the session ID or user name of the session you want to log off. It can also log off multiple sessions at once if needed.

Examples:

Example 1: Log off a specific user session using session ID

Invoke-RDUserLogoff -SessionId 123

In this example, the cmdlet logs off the user session with the session ID 123.

Example 2: Log off a specific user session using user name

Invoke-RDUserLogoff -UserName "JohnDoe"

In this example, the cmdlet logs off the user session associated with the user name "JohnDoe".

Example 3: Log off multiple user sessions using session IDs

Invoke-RDUserLogoff -SessionId 123, 456, 789

In this example, the cmdlet logs off multiple user sessions with the session IDs 123, 456, and 789.