What is a Active Directory Server?

Question

Computer Networks

Also An active directory in school senerio

Answer 1

How techincal do you want to get? "Active Directory" is Microsoft's version of an LDAP database. It provides a list of network "objects" (computers, printers, users, etc.), each with certain characteristics and permissions. It's the core network operations center for a Windows network. An Active Directory Server (also called a domain controller), hosts a copy of the active directory database and essentially controls access to all network resources.

An "in school scenario" for active directory would be one in which security groups are enabled. Staff would have permissions to access files, computers or printers that students would not. Teachers would have access to class materials, etc. but not to financial aid records. The registrar would have permissions to edit transcripts/grades, but no one else would...

Answer 2

Active Directory allows administrators to assign enterprise-wide policies, deploy programs to many computers, and apply critical updates to an entire organization. An Active Directory stores information and settings relating to an organization in a central, organized, accessible database.

Answer 3

Active Directory basically gives system administrators more control on computers on a network. From one location they can administrate nearly everything on a network. From installing printers and creating user accounts can all be done in one place.

I hope that helps.

Answer 4

for setting up delivers first you should configuration static ip and dns...enter the ip take care of given via your ISP(internet service service)if settle on to hook up with internet or you promises inner maximum ip(no internet).