
Active DirectoryĪctive Directory is a directory service that centralizes the management of users, computers, and other objects within a network. These are basic terms you should be familiar with when dealing with Active Directory. Active Directory Security (Authentication, Security Protocols, Permissions).I then provide additional resources at the end of each section if you wish to learn more. Some topics can be very technical, but I’ve provided short and easy to understand terminology.

I’ve grouped terms together in different sections to make it easier to understand and reference. If you are new to Active Directory, this will be a great resource for you to get familiar with Active Directory basics and fundamental concepts. In this post, I’m going to list and explain the most commonly used terminology in Active Directory and related technologies.
