Active Directory (Part 1)

By Ashwin Venugopal -

 






About

Active Directory of Microsoft is the backbone of the corporate world because it allows easy manage of people and devices in a large company. An administrator can use Windows domain to manage things in a larger company. 

A Windows domain is a collection of people and computers managed by a certain company. Basically, it consolidates the management of Windows computer network's common components that are under the control of Active Directory (AD). A domain controller is the server hosting Active Directory services (DC).

Active Directory can be used for:
  • Creating and managing user accounts and groups, allowing administrators control access over network resources and manage user permissions.

  • Managing and organizing network resources, like computers, printers, and other devices, making it easier to find and access these resources.

  • Providing a central authentication and authorization service that allows the users to access network resources using a single set of login credentials. 

  • Enforcing security policies, such as password policies, to ensure the security of the network and its resources. Providing a central location for managing and storing information about network resources, like user accounts, computers, and other devices. This makes it easier for administrators to access and manage this information.

All-in-all, Active Directory is an important tool for simply managing and organizing a computer network, and it is essential for ensuring the security and availability of network resources.


Conclusion

This is a short introduction of Active Directory, its importance, and uses. Further, we will learn more about the same.











































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