(for ... | Active Directory For Dummies, 2nd Edition

: Creating, editing, and securing user accounts and group memberships.

The book introduces the hierarchical database system used to organize network objects like users, computers, and groups. : The individual items tracked by the directory.

: The primary administrative boundary of Active Directory. Active Directory For Dummies, 2nd edition (For ...

: Tasks required to keep the Active Directory database healthy and efficient.

: Understanding both business and technical goals to determine the directory's design. : Creating, editing, and securing user accounts and

by Steve Clines and Marcia Loughry is a foundational guide for setting up and managing Microsoft's directory service. This edition covers core concepts, planning strategies, and management tasks relevant to Windows Server 2008 environments. Core Concepts and Structures

: Designing site links and managing replication traffic to ensure data is synchronized across the network. : The primary administrative boundary of Active Directory

A significant portion of the guide focuses on the preparation required before installation.