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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.
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.
Learn about BizTalk Server, an inter-organizational middleware system that automates business processes and integrates applications. Find out its history, features, development tools, and version releases.
Microsoft Product Activation is a DRM technology used by Microsoft to enforce compliance with its software license. It involves transmitting product key and hardware information to Microsoft servers and may result in reduced functionality or watermark if not activated.
Windows Server 2012 R2 is the eleventh version of the Windows Server operating system by Microsoft, released in 2013. It is based on the Windows 8.1 codebase and has features such as Storage Spaces, PowerShell v4, and Hyper-V.
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.
Windows Server 2012 is the ninth version of the Windows Server operating system by Microsoft, based on Windows 8 and released in 2012. It was succeeded by Windows Server 2012 R2 in 2013 and has four editions, new features and improved security updates.
Volume licensing is the practice of using one license to authorize software on a large number of computers and/or for a large number of users. Learn about the types, methods, benefits and challenges of volume licensing, especially for Microsoft products, and the difference between product key and product activation.