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Active Directory

What is Active Directory

Active Directory (AD) is a directory service that runs on Microsoft Windows Server. The main function of Active Directory is to enable administrators to manage permissions and control access to network resources. In Active Directory, data is stored as objects, which include users, groups, applications, and devices, and these objects are categorized according to their name and attributes.

Installation / Upgrade

Resources

Books

  • Active Directory Cookbook by Toufiq Khatri
  • Microsoft Active Directory Pocket Consultant by William Boswell

Courses

Portals

Videos

  • YouTube: Microsoft Official Channel - Active Directory tutorials
  • Channel 9: Microsoft Developer Videos on Active Directory

Blog and Articles

  • TechNet Blog: Latest updates and articles on Active Directory
  • Microsoft Security Blog: Security best practices and updates

Tools

Forums and Communities