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Describe Active Directory

Describe Active Directory

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Describe Active Directory

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- Define identity concepts. Let's describe Active Directory. Active Directory is a Microsoft technology used to manage user authentication, authorization, and access control for Windows-based computers and servers. It provides a centralized repository for storing information about users, computers, and other resources in a network environment. Active Directory is used to manage and organize resources in a hierarchical structure, and it provides a secure and efficient way to manage access to resources. Microsoft Active Directory, AD, is a directory service that provides centralized authentication on authorization for Windows-based computers. It's used by organizations to manage user accounts, computers, and other resources on a network. Active Directory is a hierarchal database that stores information about users, groups, computers, and other resources on a network. It provides a single sign-on experience for users, allowing them to access multiple resources on the network using a…

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