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A network service that identifies all resources on a network and makes them accessible to users and applications. Resources include e-mail addresses, computers, and peripheral devices such as printers. Ideally, the directory service should make the physical network topology and protocols transparent so that a user on a network can access any resource without knowing where or how it is physically connected.
There are a number of directory services that are used widely. Two of the most important ones are LDAP, which is used primarily for e-mail addresses, and Netware Directory Service (NDS), which is used on Novell Netware networks. Virtually all directory services are based on the X.500 ITU standard, although the standard is so large and complex that no vendor complies with it fully.
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When did active directory come out?
Active Directory was previewed in 1999, released first with Windows 2000 Server edition, and revised to extend functionality and improve administration in Windows Server 2003. Additional improvements were made in Windows Server 2003 R2. Active Directory was refined further in Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 and was renamed Active Directory Domain Services. Active Directory was called NTDS (NT Directory Service) in older Microsoft documents. This name can still be seen in some Active Directory binaries.
What is the latest service pack of Windows Server 2003?
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (32-bit x86)Supported Operating Systems: Windows Server 2003; Windows Server 2003 R2 (32-Bit x86); Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1; Windows Small Business Server 2003 Note: Nowadays Latest service pack 2 windows server 2003.
Which edition of Windows Server 2003 cannot be configured as an Active Directory domain controller?
Windows Server 2003, Web Edition
What is the file name of active directory in windows server 2003?
ntds.dit
How do you create active directory in windows server 2003?
Just run 'dcpromo'.
What active directory domain services are not installed on a Windows server 2008 computer until you install AD DS role to the computer?
The DNS Server Role and the active directory is not installed till the adds service is started on the server 2008.if the service is not started(one needs to check the option under roles of the server)the active directory installation wont happen.this feature is only in 2008 not in 2003.The active directory works as service in 2008
Which network operating system is best for active directory?
Windows 2003 Server is the Best
Windows Server 2003 computers that do not store directory information are known as?
member servers
How many objects can be created in a Directory Partition in windows server 2003?
2 i guess!
A logical diagram showing active directory in windows 2000 server architecture?
Active Directory on a Windows Server 2003 Networkhttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc780036.aspxit contains the logical diagram
How Active directory looks in network?
Active Directory on a Windows Server 2003 Networkhttp://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc780036.aspx
What operating systems connects to the windows server 2003?
windows service pack 3
