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Access Control Entry (ACE)

An entry within an access control list that grants or denies permissions to users or groups for a given resource.

Access Control List (ACL)

Contains a set of access control entries that define an object’s permission settings. ACLs enable administrators to explicitly control access to resources.

Active Directory (AD)

The Windows Server 2003 directory service that replaces the antiquated Windows NT domain structure. Active Directory forms the basis for centralized network management on Windows Server 2003 networks, providing a hierarchical view of network resources.

Active Directory Application Mode (ADAM)

A standalone mode of Active Directory that enables organizations to use directory-enabled applications ...

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