Active directory lessons

• What is Active Directory (AD)?


  Active Directory is a directory service developed by Microsoft for Windows domain networks.
• What is the primary purpose of Active Directory?


  It automates network management of user data, security, and distributed resources.
• What are the key features of Active Directory?


  • Centralized: Manages information from a central location
  • Scalable: Can handle networks of various sizes
  • Secure: Provides authentication and access control
  • Extensible: Can be integrated with other services and applications
• What does it mean that Active Directory is centralized?


  It means that it manages information from a central location.
• How does Active Directory ensure security?


  It provides authentication and access control.
• What does it mean that Active Directory is scalable?


  It can handle networks of various sizes.
• What does it mean that Active Directory is extensible?


  It can be integrated with other services and applications.
• What are Domain Controllers in Active Directory?


  Domain Controllers are servers that store AD data and handle authentication.
• What is the role of the AD Database?


  The AD Database stores information about network objects.
• What does LDAP stand for and what is its function?


  LDAP stands for Lightweight Directory Access Protocol, used for querying and modifying AD data.
• How does DNS function in Active Directory?


  DNS is used for naming and locating domain controllers and other resources.
• What is the purpose of Group Policy in Active Directory?


  Group Policy allows administrators to manage user and computer settings.
• What is the hierarchical structure of Active Directory?


  1. Forests: The highest level of organization
  2. Trees: A group of domains sharing a contiguous namespace
  3. Domains: Core organizational units with their own security policies
  4. Organizational Units (OUs): Containers for grouping related objects
  5. Objects: Individual users, computers, groups, or resources
• What is the highest level of organization in Active Directory?


  Forests
• What do Trees represent in Active Directory?


  Trees are a group of domains sharing a contiguous namespace.
• What are Domains in Active Directory?


  Domains are core organizational units, each with its own security policies.
• What are Organizational Units (OUs) in Active Directory?

  OUs are containers within domains for grouping related objects.
• What are Objects in Active Directory?


  Objects are individual users, computers, groups, or other resources.
• Why is the hierarchical structure of Active Directory important?


  It allows for efficient management and delegation of administrative tasks.
• What are the main functions of Active Directory?


  1. Authentication: Verifies user identities
  2. Authorization: Controls access to resources
  3. Centralized management: Manages users, computers, and resources
  4. Policy enforcement: Implements security policies
  5. Directory services: Provides a searchable database of resources
• What is the function of Authentication in Active Directory?


  Authentication verifies user identities when they log in.
• What does Authorization do in Active Directory?


  Authorization controls access to resources based on user permissions.
• What is meant by Centralized management in Active Directory?


  It allows administrators to manage users, computers, and resources from one place.
• What is the purpose of Policy enforcement in Active Directory?


  Policy enforcement implements security policies across the network.
• What are Directory services in Active Directory?


  Directory services provide a searchable database of network resources.
• What are common use cases for Active Directory?


  1. User account management
  2. Resource access control
  3. Single Sign-On (SSO)
  4. Group Policy management
  5. Network security
  6. Application integration
• What is the use case of User account management in Active Directory?


  User account management involves creating, modifying, and deleting user accounts.
• How does Active Directory manage Resource access control?


  It manages who can access specific files, printers, or applications.
• What is Single Sign-On (SSO) in Active Directory?


  Single Sign-On allows users to access multiple applications with one set of credentials.
• What is the purpose of Group Policy management in Active Directory?


  Group Policy management applies consistent settings across groups of users or computers.
• How does Active Directory contribute to Network security?


  It implements password policies and access controls.
• What is Application integration in the context of Active Directory?


  Application integration allows other business applications to use AD for authentication.