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Active Directory is a directory service developed by Microsoft for Windows domain networks. It provides authentication, authorization, and other identity-related services, such as domain controllers, certificate services, federation services, and rights management services.
Flexible single master operation (FSMO) is a feature of Active Directory that allows some tasks to be performed by a single domain controller (DC) only. Learn about the different FSMO roles, how they are assigned and transferred, and their impact on Active Directory functions.
Banyan VINES is a discontinued network operating system based on XNS protocols for UNIX System V computers. It was used by some government agencies and the US Marine Corps for worldwide directory services and communication.
Dell Software Solutions Accelerate Active Directory Consolidation, Reduce Local Administrative Support Calls by 98 Percent Johnson Matthey accelerates consolidation of 10,000 users and 27 forests ...
ADFS is a software component by Microsoft that provides single sign-on access to systems and applications across organizational boundaries. It uses claims-based authentication and identity federation to maintain security and trust between security realms.
AGDLP is an abbreviation for "account, global, domain local, permission", a scheme for implementing role-based access controls (RBAC) using nested groups in a native-mode Active Directory domain. Learn how AGDLP simplifies account management and security audits, and how it differs from other RBAC implementations in AD forests and Windows NT domains.
An organizational unit (OU) is a way of classifying objects in directories or certificates, typically used to differentiate or delegate authority. Learn about the origins, uses, and examples of OUs in various systems such as X.500, LDAP, AD, and Lotus Notes.
Azure AD Connect is a tool for connecting on-premises Active Directory to Microsoft Entra ID. It synchronizes user accounts, group memberships, and passwords between on-premises and cloud environments, and supports different authentication methods and options.