http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc751379.aspx
here are steps to create diagram of implemented AD in network
othere wise
1.forest( single AD has 1 forest but can connect to different forests)
2.tree(mutliple tree under it can be formed)
domain(multiple domains can be created in forest under different tree)
Active Directory on a Windows Server 2003 Networkhttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc780036.aspxit contains the logical diagram
The Active Directory administrative tools can only be used from a computer with access to a domain. The following Active Directory administrative tools are available on the Administrative Tools menu: Active Directory Users and Computers (dsa.msc) Active Directory Domains and Trusts (domain.msc) Active Directory Sites and Services (dssite.msc)
DHCP
The main benefits of using an active directory like LDAP Active Directory are many. One can use an active directory to allow for scheduling to made and updated in a timely manner.
Some books one could use as tutorials for Active Directory are Active Directory Cookbook, Active Directory for Dummies as well as Windows 2000 Active Directory. All have various problem solving techniques one could use and they can be easily referenced.
Active directory users are nothing but the ones those are authenticated or able to access the directory with all the benefits of directory
Active directory is held in the sysvol folder in the C drive.
The DS tools consist of the following commands DSQUERY - search for active directory objects matching criteria DSGET - retrieves selected attributes from active directory objects DSMOD - modify attributes for one or more active directory objects DSADD - create active directory objects DSMOVE - move active directory objects DSRM - removes/deletes active directory objects
Active Directory
Try http://www.macwindows.com/AD.html
Active Directory Explorer was created on 2007-07-09.
No, you do not. You only install Active Directory if the system is going to be a domain controller. If it is a member server or a standalone server Active Directory should not be installed.