win 2000 server
win 2003 server versions( except web edition)
win 2008
windows 2000 and above like 2k3 all editions, 2k8 with requisite Hardware. we need to make it Domain controller for active directory to work. We install AD to make it DC.
In Windows Server 2011 it is called Active Directory.
SRV records. SRV Records are the locator records withing DNS that allow clients to locate an Active Directory domain controller or global catalog.Source: Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration Official Academic Course Textbook.
Domain Controller it is Microsoft Windows Server 2000/2003 directory server that provides access controls over users, accounts, groups, computers and other network resources. Domain Controller authenticate users and maintains directory services and the security database for a domain.
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition
windows 2000 and above like 2k3 all editions, 2k8
The Restartable Active Directory, that allows you to have the ntds.dit in offline mode WITHOUT rebooting the domain controller.
Restartable Active Directory
Standalone Server and Domain controller
Directory Services Restore Mode (DSRM)tryrestartable Active Directory feature, which allows you to place the ndts.dit file in a offline mode without rebooting the domain controller outright.
OID, page 48 of the book we all have for this class, WIndows Server 2008 Active Directory Configuration.
Domain Controller it is Microsoft Windows Server 2000/2003 directory server that provides access controls over users, accounts, groups, computers and other network resources. Domain Controller authenticate users and maintains directory services and the security database for a domain. without ADS it is not possible.