ACTIVE DIRECTORY SERVICES IN WINDOWS 2000

ACTIVE DIRECTORY SERVICES IN WINDOWS 2000

Abstract:

We use directory service to uniquely identify users and resources on a network. Active Directory in Microsoft Windows 2000 is a significant enhancement over the directory services provided in previous versions of Windows. Active Directory provides a single point of network management, allowing us to add, remove and relocate users and different resources easily.

Windows 2000 uses Active Directory to provide directory services. It is important to understand the overall purpose of Active Directory and the key features it provides. Understanding the interactions of Active Directory architectural components provides the basis for understanding how Active Directory stores and retrieves the data. This seminar concentrates on the Active Directory functions, its features and architecture.

Introduction to Directory Services:

In case of networks, the terms ‘directory’ and ‘directory service’ refer to the directories found in public and private networks. A directory provides a means of storing information related to the network resources to facilitate locating and managing these resources.

A directory service is a network service that identifies all resources on a network and makes them accessible to users and applications. A directory service differs from a directory in that it is both the source of the information and the services making the information available to the users.

A directory service acts as the main switchboard of the network operating system. It is the central authority that manages the identities and relationships between distributed resources. It enables these resources to work together.

A directory service supplies these fundamental operating system functions. Therefore it must be tightly coupled with the management and security mechanisms of the operating system to ensure the integrity and privacy of the network.


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