To help you take full advantage of Active Directory, this fourth edition of this bestselling book gives you a thorough grounding in Microsoft's network directory service. With Active Directory, you'll learn how to design, manage, and maintain an AD infrastructure, whether it's for a small business network or a multinational enterprise with thousands of resources, services, and users. This detailed and highly accurate volume covers Active Directory from its origins in Windows 2000 through Windows Server 2008. But unlike typical dry references, Active Directory presents concepts in an easy-to-understand, narrative style. With this book, you will:

• Get a complete review of all the new Windows 2008 features

• Learn how Active Directory works with Exchange and PowerShell

• Take advantage of the updated scripting and programming chapters to automate AD tasks

• Learn how to be more efficient with command-line tools

• Grasp concepts easily with the help of numerous screenshots and diagrams

Ideal for administrators, IT professionals, project managers, and programmers alike, Active Directory is not only for people getting started with AD, it's also for experienced users who need to stay up-to-date with the latest AD features in Windows Server 2008. It is no wonder this guide is the bestselling AD resource available.

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Average Amazon.com® Rating:  Based on 32 Ratings

Unchallenged leader among AD books - 2009-06-23
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I used this book to prepare for my 083-640 MCTS examination. It was the only book that had the depth required to address the new style simulation questions in the exam (even the Microsoft Press book lacked in this area).

I have been working with Active Directory for over 9 years, and found detail in this book that was not available anywhere else in this easy to navigate form.

I would recommend this book to anyone looking to widen and deepen their understanding of Active Directory and commend Brian Desmond on a valuable and well put together book.

Another good O'reilly publication - 2009-05-28
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I've been a fan of the O'reilly books for a number of years, and this book was no exception. It's full of good, practical information. It points out the strengths and weaknesses of Microsoft's AD and how to leverage it for maximum benefit. Good stuff.

Actively Directing - 2008-12-22
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I bought this book to learn how to actively direct my cats. Boy was I in for a surprise to learn this book has NOTHING about cats in it!!!!!!

Very Handy Reference - 2008-03-24
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Great book discussing all sorts of AD related features you may not use every day. I read this one cover to cover and I continue to reference it at least once or twice a week. I've owned each edition and each one has been better than the previous. Very up to date! Waiting for 4th edition with all the 2008 stuff to come out now.

What can I say? This book is necessary for any AD admin. - 2007-09-15
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Not much to say, other than I finished this gem with a wealth of knowledge. You can really just jump around to interesting chapters, or read it cover to cover. This book covers everything from policies, to ADSI, to scripting.

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