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Windows 2000 Server : Installation and Configuration : Active Directory

Active Directory for Windows 2000 and 2003: What's the difference?

In this article, we will examine the changes that occurred when the initial release of Windows Server 2003 hit the streets. In a later article, we'll look at additional changes that came about with the release of Windows Server 2003, Service Pack 1....

Understanding Active Directory, part 2

In the first article of this series, you learned that Active Directory is Microsoft's answer to directory services. You also learned that a directory service offers a means of organizing and searching objects, including network resources such as servers and printers....

Understanding Active Directory, part 1

Understanding Active Directory (AD) is an important step in fully understanding Windows 2000 and its implications for your organization. This article is the first in a series about Active Directory, its features, and how it can fit into your organization's network structure. In this first part, Jim discusses the history...

What clients can I use with Active Directory?

As you know, Microsoft's Windows 2000 has a multitude of features to offer the network administrator. The Active Directory (AD) environment provides you with extensive control of both your server's and workstation configuration and performance. If you decide to incorporate or upgrade your servers to Windows 2000, do you know...