Active Directory is a directory service Domain Service created by Microsoft.

  Active Directory is a directory service created by Microsoft.

Active Directory is a directory service created by Microsoft for Windows domain networks. It is included in most Windows Server operating systems as a set of processes and services.

It is the central repository of user account information, including groups and security policies, as well as password and user account management.

The directory is used to store information related to users, computers, networks, and other objects that make up a network. It also provides authentication and authorization services, allowing users to access resources based on their identity and permissions.

How to install and configure the active directory?

1. Install Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS): a. Log in to the server running Windows Server as an administrator. b. Open the Server Manager and click “Add roles and features”. c. Select “Role-based or feature-based installation” and click “Next”. d. Select the server you want to install AD DS on, and click “Next”. e. Select “Active Directory Domain Services” and click “Next”. f. Click “Install” to start the installation process. 2. Configure Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS): a. After the installation is complete, open the Server Manager and select “Promote this server to a domain controller” under the “Active Directory Domain Services” section. b. Select “Add a new forest” and enter the root domain name. c. Enter the NetBIOS name and the forest functional level. d. Enter the Directory Services Restore Mode password. e. Click “Next” and the installation wizard will configure the AD DS. f. When the configuration is complete, the server will be rebooted. g. After the server is rebooted, log in with an account that has privileges to manage the domain. h. Open the Server Manager and select “Active Directory Users and Computers”. i. Create user accounts and group policies to manage access to the domain.