In Active Directory, the naming convention primarily follows the Domain Name System (DNS) format. This includes using fully qualified domain names (FQDNs) for domain objects, which typically consist of a domain name followed by a top-level domain (e.g., example.com). Additionally, Active Directory uses distinguished names (DNs) for objects, comprising the object's relative distinguished name (RDN) and its path within the directory hierarchy. This structure helps in uniquely identifying and locating objects within the directory.
LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol)
LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol)
Active Directory NC (Naming Context's) * Active Directory consists of three partitions or naming contexts (NC) ** Domain, Configuration and Schema Naming Contexts * Each are replicated independently * An Active Directory forest has single schema and configuration ** Every domain controller (DC) holds a copy of each (schema, configuration NC's) * Forest can have multiple domains ** Every domain controller in a domain holds a copy of the domain NC
Schema
Active Directory NC (Naming Context's)Active Directory consists of three partitions or naming contexts (NC) Domain, Configuration and Schema Naming ContextsEach are replicated independentlyAn Active Directory forest has single schema and configuration Every domain controller (DC) holds a copy of each (schema, configuration NC's)Forest can have multiple domains Every domain controller in a domain holds a copy of the domain NC
Active Directory NC (Naming Context's)Active Directory consists of three partitions or naming contexts (NC) Domain, Configuration and Schema Naming ContextsEach are replicated independentlyAn Active Directory forest has single schema and configuration Every domain controller (DC) holds a copy of each (schema, configuration NC's)Forest can have multiple domains Every domain controller in a domain holds a copy of the domain NC
domain name service
The Schema and Configuration partition
The Microsoft Windows UNC, short for Universal Naming Convention or Uniform Naming Convention, specifies a common syntax to describe the location of a network resource, such as a shared file, directory, or printer.The UNC syntax for Windows systems has the generic form: \\ComputerName\SharedFolder\Resource
Configuration
Domain Naming Master
Domain Naming Master, pg 87 in your ITT server 2008 R2 handbook, Mr. ITT student.