Microsoft Active Directory Reviews

I am using Microsoft Active Directory for tracking PCs on the domain, enabling them when they drop off, changing the PCs, and moving them into the organizational unit depending on the department and location.

The most valuable feature of Microsoft Active Directory is the ability to search for computers and users. While I do not have administrative privileges to reset passwords, I can view user information such as department, and communicate with someone who can make the changes.

There has been a change in the layout of the user information. Previously, I had to go to properties to view the information, but now it is displayed directly below the search results. It takes some time to get used to.

I have been using Microsoft Active Directory for approximately four years.

The solution is highly scalable.

I rate the stability of Microsoft Active Directory a ten out of ten.

The solution is scalable. You install it on any regular PC. It doesn't have to be a server, it can be a client. As I downloaded it or added it as a feature, I can use it right away.

I use the solution often.

I have not needed to use the support from Microsoft Active Directory.

The initial setup of Microsoft Active Directory is straightforward. I appreciate the graphical user interface (GUI) that is provided. There are two methods for setting it up, one is downloading it from the Microsoft website, and the other is adding it as a feature through the "Programs and Features" menu. I prefer the GUI as it is more visually appealing and easy to navigate, compared to the other method which is more text-based.

Active Directory is built-in into Microsoft Windows 10. I'm not an administrator and would not be involved in purchasing decisions for new versions of the software. I have only used the client portion of it, I do not know if there is a cost to using the solution.

My suggestion to others is they should learn what they need to use Active Directory for. I have experience in creating users in the past, but my role here is different and I don't handle that task. However, I still use Active Directory to communicate with other groups about what a user requires. It is a versatile tool and you can accomplish many tasks with it. It is best to figure out what you need and proceed accordingly.

I rate Microsoft Active Directory a ten out of ten.

The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that it is very easy to use. The user interface of the product is very easy to use.

Most of the features of the product are not implemented in our company because every employee is involved in their own research and development activities. Microsoft Active Directory restricts most of the features our company's employees want to use since they are involved in research and development activities. The tool should not restrict functions or features for users, and it can be considered as an area for improvement.

I have been using Microsoft Active Directory since 2013.

It is a stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

Every person in my company, which includes around 800 employees, uses the solution.

The tool is extensively used, and there are plans to increase the use of the solution in the future.

The product's initial setup phase was straightforward.

The solution is deployed on an on-premises model.

There are people working on three or four levels in our company involved in the deployment and maintenance process, which includes a manager, a project leader, a project engineer, and a junior engineer.

The deployment process can be carried out with the help of our company's in-house team.

As per the market standard, I would want the current prices of the product to remain the same.

The solution streamlined our company's user management and authentication since it helps us to monitor user activities.

The solution's ability to support our organization's device and user access control stems from the fact that there is a need for us to manage the hierarchy in our company. My company has different hierarchies, so we have used Microsoft Active Directory to manage the hierarchy level in our organization.

I recommended the product to those who plan to use it to use the tool to monitor and analyze the use of devices and data by employees.

The solution's scalability and maintenance help grow our business environment. Since we are an organization that works five days a week, the maintenance part is taken care of on Saturdays or Sundays, which may fall on the second or fourth week of the month. My company regularly maintains and updates the product.

The benefit from the use of the product stems from the fact that it helps our company to monitor and verify the details of employees.

I rate the tool a seven out of ten.

Active Directory can be useful as an identity provider and management solution. It helps network managers with the entire user lifecycle, from creation to termination. This includes the provisioning process, the accounting process, and the authorization process. By centralizing user management, Active Directory can help improve security.

Active Directory plays a focal point in security management, encompassing aspects like credential management, lifecycle, dynamic provisioning, and the network infrastructure of customers.

Our work pertains to security applications, not system management. In essence, it's about Microsoft's Active Directory, not Microsoft System. We are all collectively interested in its potential.

I like the integration with the Microsoft suite of products. This makes it easy to create a unified and centrally managed network.

I would like to see more integration with cloud-based applications. This would make it easier to manage users and devices across multiple platforms.

I have been using Active Directory for more than ten years. We consistently upgrade our server system to incorporate the new version, ensuring that we operate with the most recent release.

It is a stable solution.

There were no problems with scalability. We could manage networks of hundreds and thousands of users. 

Everyone in our organization is using this solution. We use this solution regularly. 

The support is quite good, but usually, we don't need to reach out to Microsoft's support directly because most issues can be resolved through our integrator. It's one of the standout aspects of this solution in the world. We easily find the solutions. 

The setup is not as straightforward as I would like it to be. It was a lot more complex to configure the console in Active Directory. 

The deployment process depends on the features you want to implement and the size of the network. In general, it can take a few days to a few weeks to deploy Active Directory.

We deploy and manage Active Directory in-house, but we do use a system integrator for some specific tasks, such as designing the Active Directory infrastructure.  While we provide recommendations and implement certain functionalities, our customers are responsible for direct management, sometimes with the support of an integrator for tasks beyond their expertise. 

To activate the Active Directory feature, you need to establish a controlled system. This involves creating a forest and distinguishing between various active directory instances and different forests. 

Additionally, user insertion is essential, along with segmenting users and resources into distinct groups. Configuration is necessary for each parameter, from account metering to endpoint management. Ultimately, consolidation must be achieved. This process is complex and time-consuming.

Therefore, the number of people required for maintenance and deployment depends on the complexity and the size. It requires us to map out the architecture accurately. The infrastructure includes both managerial and technical roles.

It's not overly expensive. It's considered a base function by Microsoft. We're required to pay for the license, which is based on the frequency of service usage. It's on a yearly basis.

Overall, I would rate the solution a ten out of ten. 

I suggest managing security aspects since it serves as a focal point for managing credentials and financial operations. A keen focus is essential.

My company uses Microsoft Active Directory to control multiple users.

The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is an easy-to-use tool.

The cloud service of Microsoft Active Directory is an area with certain shortcomings that need improvement.

Microsoft Active Directory's stability can be improved.

I have experience with Microsoft Active Directory. I use the solution's basic version.

Stability-wise, I rate the solution an eight or nine out of ten.

It is a scalable solution.

Microsoft Active Directory is used by 150 employees in our company.

My company does plan to increase the use of Microsoft Active Directory in the future.

The initial setup of Microsoft Active Directory is complex.

The deployment of Microsoft Active Directory took maybe half a year.

Including managers, engineers, and developers, there is a need for ten people to manage the solution's deployment and maintenance.

The installation phase of Microsoft Active Directory was carried out with the help of a consultant.

My company makes payments every quarter towards the licensing costs of the product. I feel Microsoft Active Directory is an affordable product.

I would tell those planning to use the solution that it is a very easy-to-use product.

I rate the overall solution a ten out of ten.

We use Microsoft Active Directory to manage users, computers, servers, and group policies.

It is easy to use and configure. It is easy to understand all the components as well.

The product's premium support services are expensive. It could be better. 

We have been using Microsoft Active Directory since 2008.

We didn’t encounter stability-related issues with architecture.

It is a scalable product. We have 20 administrators to manage multiple sites and 3000 users for Microsoft Active Directory.

We used Microsoft premium support earlier. It was expensive, and we had to pay extra for a complex issue. Now, we take help from local support partners with access to different areas.

We receive help from Microsoft partners for installation.

Microsoft Active Directory is the product that is most used around the world. So we follow that. We are a joint venture between national companies and international companies. They already use Microsoft; thus, we opted for the product.

I recommend Microsoft Active Directory to others and rate it an eight out of ten.

In our company, Microsoft Active Directory serves as the central component for registering users, storing them in different groups, and defining the type of access for various parts of the company. Additionally, we have rights associated with these groups, which allows us to use them for other tools to assess the permissions in specific areas. Essentially, we use authentication to determine a user's identity and authorization to decide which rights should be applied to them. This process helps us manage access to company resources effectively.

The user-friendliness of Microsoft Active Directory is a valuable feature. 

We may occasionally experience difficulty integrating some solutions with Microsoft Active Directory, but I am unsure whether the issue lies with Microsoft Active Directory or the other solution.

I have been using Microsoft Active Directory for several years.

I give Microsoft Active Directory a nine out of ten.

We have thousands of end users who utilize Microsoft Active Directory.

We use Active Directory for domain and infrastructure management. 

One advantage of Active Directory is that you can sync it with Microsoft Office 365, so you can manage on-premise and cloud operations, which can have different requirements. The flexibility of a hybrid management solution is valuable. 

Active Directory's user experience is a little dated. Group policy management should be more customizable.  

I have used Active Directory for a year and a half.

I rate Active Directory nine out of 10 for stability. 

I rate Active Directory eight out of 10 for scalability.

I primarily go to the Microsoft knowledge base for support. It's fairly comprehensive. 

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I rate Active Directory seven out of 10 for affordability. 

I rate Microsoft Active Directory nine out of 10. 

I use Microsoft Active Directory for user and computer management.

Microsoft Active Directory implementation allows us to save time for user management. Single sign-on with enterprise applications improves our security.

The most valuable features of Microsoft Active Directory are the management of user and group policies.

The DNS services could improve in Microsoft Active Directory.

I have been using Microsoft Active Directory for approximately 18 years.

Microsoft Active Directory is highly stable.

I rate the scalability of Microsoft Active Directory a ten out of ten.

The solution is scalable.

We have approximately 700 people in 90 countries using the solution in my company.

We create user accounts and policies using the solution. We do not touch it often.

I rate the scalability of Microsoft Active Directory a ten out of ten.

We have our own expertise and did not communicate with customer service about this solution.

I did not use another similar solution to Microsoft Active Directory.

The initial setup of the solution is easy but needs good planning, sometimes the environment can cause challenges. The full process takes a few hours. 

The migration from workgroups to the current infrastructure took approximately six months.

The number of steps taken to implement the solution depends on the environment of the deployment. For example, how the users work, and how many offices can determine the difficulty and steps taken for the implementation.

I rate the initial setup of Microsoft Active Directory a nine out of ten.

We did the implementation of the solution in-house with three administrators.

We do not calculate the ROI but think it is worth the money.

The price of Microsoft Active Directory could improve. We pay annually for the solution.

I rate the price of Microsoft Active Directory a seven out of ten.

We evaluated other options before choosing Microsoft Active Directory, such as Linux-based solutions. I was familiar with Microsoft Active Directory and comfortable and this is why we are using it.

We use three administrators for the maintenance of all infrastructure including the solution.

I rate Microsoft Active Directory an eight out of ten.