Active Directory For Dummies is your ultimate guide to mastering Active Directory (AD), whether you are just starting out or need a refresher on advanced concepts. This essential resource covers the fundamentals of Active Directory, providing you with the knowledge to manage and optimize your Windows Server environment effectively. Learn about the lightweight directory access protocol (LDAP) and how it integrates with Microsoft's network architecture.

In this comprehensive manual, discover how to navigate the intricate functions and structures of Active Directory, allowing you to exert fine-grained control over security policies, permissions, and groups within your network. Understand technical and business requirements to establish clear objectives for your directory services. Delve into physical components including site topology, site links, and network services to enhance your platform's stability.

This guide is packed with critical insights on managing and monitoring newer features like AD replication, schema management, and database maintenance. Furthermore, avoid common pitfalls that threaten network security with our practical strategies.

Stay up-to-date with vital security enhancements, updates to the AD scripting engine, and password policy management to better protect your digital assets. Whether you are involved in designing or supporting Microsoft directory services, Active Directory For Dummies is the definitive resource for anyone looking to enhance their skills and secure their network environment successfully.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780470287200. Year: 2008. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US). Pages: 360.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780470287200
Year: 2008
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 360


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Your guide to learning Active Directory the quick and easy way


Whether you're new to Active Directory (AD) or a savvy system administrator looking to brush up on your skills,?Active Directory for Dummies will steer you in the right direction. Since its original release, Microsoft's implementation of the lightweight directory access protocol (LDAP) for the Windows Server line of networking software has become one of the most popular directory service products in the world. If you're involved with the design and support of Microsoft directory services and/or solutions, you're in the right place.


This comprehensive guide starts by showing you the basics of AD, so you can utilize its structures to simplify your life and secure your digital environment. From there, you'll discover how to exert fine-grained control over groups, assets, security, permissions, and policies on a Windows network and efficiently configure, manage, and update the network. With coverage of security improvements, significant user interface changes, and updates to the AD scripting engine, password policies, accidental object deletion protection, and more, this plain-English book has everything you need to know. You'll learn how to:


Navigate the functions and structures of AD

Understand business and technical requirements to determine goals

Become familiar with physical components like site links, network services, and site topology

Manage and monitor new features, AD replication, and schema management

Maintain AD databases

Avoid common AD mistakes that can undermine network security