| Author: Prafulla S Shimpi 09 Oct 2008 | Member Level: Gold | Rating:  Points: 6 |
Definition:
An active directory can be defined as a directory structure used on Microsoft Windows based computers and servers to store information and data about networks and domains. It is primarily used for online information.
It has ability to provide information on objects, helps to organize objects for easy access/retrieval , allows access by end users and administrators and allows the administrator to set security up for the directory .
There are three main categories for Active Directory -->
--Resources which might include hardware e.g. Printer / Scanner
--Services for end users e.g. Web Email Servers
--objects which are the main functions of the domain and network
In .Net, you can use Active directory information for online management of user accounts. It is the most widely used functionality over the web.
you can also retrieve user related important information using Active Directory.
Hope this will help you.
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| Author: D.Jeya kumar(JK) 09 Oct 2008 | Member Level: Diamond | Rating: Points: 5 |
Hi,
Active directory is directory structure that is used to store information users , domain networks etc., it will have the computer connected resources like printer etc.,
for Ex:
If the compuer is connected in Domain the we can get the users list and domain names and the permissions of the user or groups.
check the below link to know more about it.
http://www.tech-faq.com/active-directory.shtml
Regards
JK
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| Author: www.DotNetVJ.com 09 Oct 2008 | Member Level: Diamond | Rating: Points: 6 |
Hi
Active Directory is a directory service. The term directory service refers to two things — a directory where information about users and resources is stored and a service or services that let you access and manipulate those resources. Active Directory is a way to manage all elements of your network, including computers, groups, users, domains, security policies, and any type of user-defined objects. It melds several NT services and tools that have functioned separately so far — User Manager for Domains, Server Manager, Domain Name Server — and provides additional functions beyond these services and tools.
Active Directory is built around Domain Name System (DNS) and lightweight directory access protocol (LDAP) — DNS because it is the standard on the Internet and is familiar, LDAP because most vendors support it. Active Directory clients use DNS and LDAP to locate and access any type of resource on the network. Because these are platform-independent protocols, Unix, Macintosh, and other clients can access resources in the same fashion as Windows clients.
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| Author: Mari raj k 09 Oct 2008 | Member Level: Silver | Rating: Points: 6 |
Hi,
Active Directory (AD) is a technology created by Microsoft that provides a variety of network services, including:
* LDAP-like[1][2] Directory services
* Kerberos based authentication
* DNS based naming and other network information
Using the same database, for use primarily in Windows environments. Active Directory also allows administrators to assign policies, deploy software, and apply critical updates to an organization. Active Directory stores information and settings in a central database. Active Directory networks can vary from a small installation with a few hundred objects, to a large installation with millions of objects.
Active Directory was previewed in 1996, released first with Windows 2000 Server edition, and revised to extend functionality and improve administration in Windows Server 2003. Additional improvements were made in both Windows Server 2003 R2 and Windows Server 2008.
Active Directory was called NTDS (NT Directory Service) in older Microsoft documents. This name can still be seen in some AD binaries.
There is a common misconception that Active Directory provides software distribution. Software distribution is run by a separate service that uses additional proprietary schema attributes that work in conjunction with the LDAP protocol. Active Directory does not automate software distribution, but provides a mechanism by which
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