Invoke Power Shell Error When Importing AD Module

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When using the Invoke PowerShell activity in Studio, why can't we import the AD module into PowerShell?

Issue Description:
When using Invoke PowerShell activity in Studio to import AD module in PowerShell, it fails with the following Error message

'Invoke Power Shell: The following error occurred while loading the extended type data file'

When this occurs in a Windows server machine, there is a possibility that the AD module is not installed on the Server.

Resolution: Follow the below steps to install it,

  1. Open Server Manager rom Windows Start Menu. Click on "Manage" in the top menu, and then "Add roles and features"

  1. In the prompt window follow the path to > Role Administration Tools > AD DS and AD LDS > Active Directory module for Windows PowerShell and make sure it is enabled, install it if it is not yet.

  1. When the installation is successful, retry the PowerShell script.