Active Directory (AD)
What Is Active Directory? Centralised User Management Made Simple
Active Directory is a directory service developed by Microsoft. It stores information about users, computers, and other devices on a network and makes this information easy for administrators to access and manage.
Why it matters:
AD is central to managing access, permissions, and policies in Windows-based environments. It allows administrators to control user logins, enforce group policies, and simplify management across multiple computers.
Key Features:
- Centralised user management
- Integration with Microsoft 365 and Azure AD
- Group Policy enforcement
- Supports authentication and authorisation