Active Directory, including: Domain Controller, Flexible Single Master Operation, Group Policy, Administrative Template, Directory Services Restore ... Directory Explorer, Ambiguous Name Resolution

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More info: Active Directory is a technology created by Microsoft that provides a variety of network services, including: * Kerberos-based authentication * Central location for network administration and delegation of authority * The ability to scale up or down easily * Synchronization of directory updates amongst several servers 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 computers, users and printers to tens of thousands of users, many different domains and large server farms spanning many geographical locations.