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Glossary Term Active Directory

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What is Active Directory?

Microsoft directory service for network authentication and access control

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Understanding Active Directory

A Microsoft directory service that stores information about objects on a network and makes this information available to users and administrators, providing authentication, access control, and policy management capabilities essential for enterprise security.

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