Introduction to Active Directory
Jul, 2008 · Microsoft Certifications, Microsoft Windows · by Jeremy Reis
What is Active Directory?
Active Directory (AD) is a technology created by Microsoft to provide network services including LDAP directory services, Kerberos based authentication, DNS naming, secure access to resources, and more. Active Directory uses a single Jet database which a variety of services and applications can use to access and store a variety of information. Active Directory is used by system administrators to store information about users, assign security policies, and deploy software. AD is used in many different types and size of environments from the very small (a dozen users) to hundreds of thousands of users in a global environment.
In this tutorial, you will learn the basic structure of Active Directory, gain an understanding of how Active Directory works, learn how to install Active Directory, and learn the components of AD.
This tutorial is divided into these sections:
What is Active Directory: An overview of Active Directory and its use in technology environments.
Active Directory Structure: Learn the basics of AD, its components (such as domains, domain controllers, trust relationships, forests, organizational units, etc), hierarchies within AD, and DNS.
How to Install Active Directory: Active Directory installation is not complex in its process, but can be difficult in the future if you do not plan the installation correctly. Learn the tricks and tips you need to know to properly plan an AD installation and why administrators install AD the way they do.
This free Active Directory tutorial is not a comprehensive one on the topic, but an introduction to Active Directory and its structure and use.
Who is This Tutorial For?
This tutorial is focused at junior system administrators and PC technicians, though it can be used by anyone seeking to increase their knowledge about Active Directory and how it works. This tutorial will teach you the building blocks of Active Directory and how to install Active Directory. If you are pursuing an IT career, this tutorial is a good step toward system administration and architecture.
You can start the tutorial, or if you want to review it offline, we’ve made it available in PDF form for only $12.95 to help defer our costs. This is the same great tutorial, but in an easy to read format so you can review it at your leisure or print it. It’s an instant download and easy to purchase through PayPal. If you want to get ahead in your career and learn Active Directory, this is the perfect ebook for you!
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65 Comments
Raja Sadat
26. Feb, 2010
Wounderful tutorial. Thak u very much
Nilson
03. Mar, 2010
Very good tutorial, it may help me land a job. I needed a breif overview, before a job interview. Thanks A bunch!
donald
07. Mar, 2010
I am really glad to be on this site.Thankyou verymuch and God Bless
Jayalakshmi
09. Mar, 2010
I hit a jackpot….Yahooo..
Nimish
15. Mar, 2010
Excellent tuturial. Real helpful to cover on the basics and build the knowledge. Thanks very much.
efunkoya omogbolahan
15. Mar, 2010
Am a student of MCITP. Can i down load free material on AD,ADDS,ADFS,LDAP,ADLSet.
wellington
21. Mar, 2010
a stepping stone i just needed. tx a lot
Waqar
27. Mar, 2010
I found it interesting and informative…Thank you so much..
dads
28. Mar, 2010
beautiful tutorial , this is just great it really sets the stage for higher learning.
Rohit
30. Mar, 2010
Thank you so muuuuuch…. this realli realli… helped for ma interview…. God bless… : )
sizedin
04. Apr, 2010
Was a great tutorial, Learnt a lot and indeed its a step forward to get more… Thanks alot
ravi
08. Apr, 2010
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Michael
08. Apr, 2010
very good
jason
13. Apr, 2010
very interesting and helpfull.
gagan
26. Apr, 2010
very nice tutorial
Madison
26. Apr, 2010
Wonderful! This will help me at my hopefully new job! My only request is that yopu exapnd the section on the actuall interation with AD. THAAANK YOUUU!
Johan
27. Apr, 2010
Very nice! This will help me in a job intervju tomorrow. Cheers!
ALAGU
29. Apr, 2010
Good Job!!.. It’s really help full.
arafay
30. Apr, 2010
Wonderful tutorial. Very helpful, thanks
Sandeep Sharma
04. May, 2010
Easy and to the point, good for beginner to get clear picture of AD. Cheers
ys
07. May, 2010
This really helps a lot. Thanks.
edwin
08. May, 2010
thnks its a great hepled
Birhanu
09. May, 2010
I thank you a bunch. It gave me a very clear idea about AD. God Bless.
shameer
13. May, 2010
thank u very much for the kind information
Mohit Arora
06. Jul, 2010
Excellent Job Done.
Thanks a lot for providing such useful information.
elk
12. Jul, 2010
thank you !!!! very good tutorial
Jeon Kim
14. Jul, 2010
Wow, this is a wonderful tutorial,
Thank you soooo much. !
Muhammad Asad ilyas
25. Jul, 2010
I am interested in learning Active Direstory. So kindly help me out.
Aravind.
27. Jul, 2010
It is very helpful to understand the basic. Thanx a lot.
Is there any way how to get this donwloaded? pls let me knw..
binay
28. Jul, 2010
nice article
don
03. Aug, 2010
Thank you, This was very informative. Just what I needed to better understand AD
Dharmang
17. Aug, 2010
I went through this in an hour! – Stupendous job! – Thanks much.
Nandini
24. Aug, 2010
Superb tutorial…
J Shore
24. Aug, 2010
A well structured sequential tutorial netwoking and AD services. Bravo Zulu!
Kristian Aa.
13. Sep, 2010
Hey,
Is this downloadable in any way? Could really use it in my studys
Best Regards
akhi
14. Sep, 2010
awesome!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the detailed information
karthik
15. Sep, 2010
thanks a lot .explained in a verysimple and lucid way.
bharath
02. Oct, 2010
good tutorial.
waqas
04. Oct, 2010
realy the teaching materail ver help full thaks
Nitya
04. Oct, 2010
Thank you very much for briliant tutorial and such a resourceful site. Hats over
Abebe
08. Oct, 2010
It’s helpful but i recommend you add a tutorial on Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 and Designing AD and Network Infrastructure to make it more complete for MCSE.
chris
11. Oct, 2010
Thanks alot was really helpful in understanding AD a bit more…
oussama
13. Oct, 2010
wonderfull tutoriel.thank you very much
Jayakrishna J
23. Oct, 2010
Its wonderful doc.. especailly on windows.. i suggest every one to go though it..
roger
26. Oct, 2010
it was so wonderful tutorial….gave me a whole brief picture to AD…..in such good summary…thank you so much….hope i do get my 1st level help desk role now …cheers
malaka
27. Oct, 2010
Good Tutorial. Thanks a lot.
Roland
31. Oct, 2010
I am a beginner to AD, cause I’m trying to teach myself Windows server 2003 to prepare for Exam 70-290.
So far I am really please with what I’m reading cause it’s making me understand the concept of AD.
Could you please tell me if a CDrom or a DVD exist on this tutorial and how I can get it or is it possible to download or print this tutorial?
Thanks
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mr_mke
07. Nov, 2010
It really helped thanks alot
Ja Yaar
09. Nov, 2010
Very informative and easy to read. Thank-You! x
Srikanth
11. Nov, 2010
God one. Thanks a ton!!!
mkhan
14. Nov, 2010
Excellent work done on this website tutorial.
its brief, concise and hits on the point. I have had gone through couple of tutorials but this tutorial has wiped up all the misconceptions i had before.
Manythanks to all who have done exceptional work hard on this tutorial.
Andy
16. Nov, 2010
Thanks. this is a well prepared tutorial. easy to understand.
salin
23. Nov, 2010
Great, i found it very informatic and it has expand my knowledge of AD.
flavio
24. Nov, 2010
Really nice. You did a great job. Congrats!
And thank you very much!!!
onadchi
29. Nov, 2010
have some question here? what is the future of active directory in windows server 2003?
Karthikeyan A
07. Dec, 2010
Fantabulous!!! Thanks to the mentor. Great Job!
mojtaba
15. Dec, 2010
thanks its complete toturial for active directory
igor
10. Jan, 2011
Thanks a lot! Really great and easy to understand article!
Fantastic!
amit
11. Jan, 2011
really good tutorial for beginners for active directory, thanks
kats
17. Jan, 2011
Very Exhaustive tutotrial. A wonderful learning tool. Great Job.
Steve
20. Jan, 2011
I’m trying to understand Active Directory for an upcoming job interview. While Active Directory is not part of the job requirements, knowing a little more is a positive.
Thanks for this tutorial !
rubs
08. Feb, 2011
Brilliant tutorial, Thanks
Shahnawaz
23. Mar, 2011
Very good tutorial. Helped me alot to understand the AD.
Brendon
28. Jun, 2011
Great tutorial, needed to update myself with Server 2003 features.. good work!
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