IT331_Unit6.docx(1) IT 331 Purdue University Global Assignment 6 Course: IT 331 Technology Infrastructure 1. Active Directory: Describe the functions of active directory and how it supports a network operatin
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IT331_Unit6.docx(1) IT 331 Purdue University Global Assignment 6 Course: IT 331 Technology Infrastructure 1. Active Directory: Describe the functions of active directory and how it supports a network operating system (NOS). Is it necessary for a NOS to have the functionality provided by a feature like Active Directory or can networks operate without this functionality? Support your responses with valid resources to insert as citations and in the reference list in APA style format Describe the functions of active directory and how it supports a network operating system (NOS). 10 pts An Active Directory (AD) is a service created by Microsoft and controls a broad range of directory-based services. The AD allows network administrators to mange information from a central point and share it across a wide network[ CITATION Bri \l 1033 ]. The Active Directory contains information on users, groups, computers, peripheral devices, applications, and many more services. An AD allows administrators to create and mange domains, users, and all devices within the network. The AD allows for the creation of users and groups and for an admin to assign privileges to those users and groups. An AD is constructed of three main parts, the Domain, Trees, and Forests. A Domain is a collection of users or devices that use the same resources. Multiple Domains can be placed in a group called Tree. Several similar trees can be placed into a Forest. An example of this set up could be . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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