Chapter 14. Active Directory Services

In this chapter

The Directory

Active Directory Components

Active Directory Open Design

Concepts of Active Directory

Naming Conventions in Active Directory

Groups

Active Directory Reliance

Security

Interoperability

Active Directory Engine Components

Tools from the Windows 2000 Resource Kit

One of the most exciting features of Windows 2000 is its new directory service, Active Directory (AD). It is also the most important feature because several fundamental services depend on it. Whenever you make a print request, change the policy for the domain, or add a new network service you are interacting with some part of the Active Directory.

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