# Active Directory - Search group action (Batch)

The Search group batch action retrieves a list of Active Directory groups matching the criteria you specify and processes them in batches.

# Input

Input field Description
Sample group DN Specify the distinguished name (DN) of a reference group. The action uses this group’s attributes as a template to define sub-fields in the Search groups by field and retrieve values from matching groups.
Limit Enter the maximum number of entries you plan to retrieve each trigger event. The maximum value is 1,000 entries.
Batch size Optional. Enter the maximum number of entries to return in each batch. Defaults to 1000.
Batch cookie Optional. Enter the Batch cookie value from a previous iteration of this action to retrieve the next batch of results. Leave this field blank to retrieve the first batch.
Search groups by Enter values for each attribute you plan to filter by. Only groups that match all the provided values are processed. This field includes sub-fields for each attribute of the reference group.
Advanced search filter Enter LDAP filters (opens new window) to define search conditions. For example, enter (ou=Dev)(objectClass=Group) to retrieve only Group objects from the Dev organization unit.

# Output

Output field Description
Batch cookie A pagination token for the next batch of results.
Groups Contains groups that match your search criteria, including values for each attribute defined by the sample group.


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