Active Directory (AD) is a directory service developed by Microsoft for Windows domain networks. Windows Server operating systems include it as a set of processes and services. [1][2] …

Mar 11, 2025 · A directory is a hierarchical structure that stores information about objects on a network. A directory service, such as Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS), provides the …

Nov 10, 2025 · Active Directory (AD) is a Microsoft service that provides centralized authentication and authorization to network resources.

Apr 11, 2025 · Active Directory (AD) is Microsoft's proprietary directory service that enables network admins to manage users, permissions and their access to networking resources.

Nov 26, 2025 · What is Active Directory (AD)? Microsoft Active Directory is a proprietary directory service that gives administrators control over network resource permissions within Windows …

Mar 19, 2025 · Active Directory provides a single, centralized location for storing and managing user and resource data. As a result, you can control access to resources, enforce security …

Active Directory is a directory service that manages and organizes network resources, such as users, computers, and security policies, within a Windows environment. It enables …

May 21, 2025 · Active Directory (AD) is Microsoft’s directory service for Windows domain networks—a centralized database that stores information about users, computers, groups, …

Oct 22, 2025 · Active Directory (AD) is a live directory run on a Microsoft Windows server that stores account login data and information administrators need to manage permissions and …

Feb 25, 2025 · Active Directory (AD) is a Microsoft directory service that plays a central role in managing users, computers, and other resources within a network. It acts as a centralized …