Active directory

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When Microsoft launched Windows 2000, the introduction of Active Directory marked a significant change, offering numerous benefits but also posing challenges for network and system administrators. The first edition of this book, a best-seller, provided much-needed assistance, and the updated second edition continues this support for system and network administrators, IT professionals, technical project managers, and programmers. This edition offers a comprehensive overview of Active Directory for both Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003, highlighting over 100 new and enhanced features in the latter. While Microsoft's documentation is a valuable reference, this book serves as a detailed guide to help users grasp the broader context. It includes technical details for implementing Active Directory, along with new chapters that cover updated features and programmatic interfaces for management. Readers will gain familiarity with key topics such as Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP), multi-master replication, Domain Name System (DNS), Group Policy, and the Active Directory Schema. Authors Robbie Allen and Alistair G. Lowe-Norris bring real-world expertise, with Allen having played a crucial role in deploying Active Directory at Cisco and Lowe-Norris managing enterprise programs at Microsoft U.K. This edition will help navigate the complexities of concepts, design issues, and scripting options to maximize deployment effect