Active Directory Domain Services

Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) stores directory data and manages communication between users and domains, including user logon processes, authentication, and directory searches. An Active Directory domain controller is a server that is running AD DS. More...

Featured Resources

• What's New in Active Directory Domain Services for Windows Server 2008 R2: Learn about the new Active Directory features in Windows Server 2008 R2.
• Offline Domain Join (Djoin.exe) Step-by-Step Guide: Review the steps and requirements for using Djoin.exe to configure a computer to join a domain without contacting a domain controller.
• Active Directory Domain Services Operations Guide: Get information about day-to-day operations of your Active Directory infrastructure in Windows Server 2008.