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.

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. 

The solution’s management capability is very good. The tool is also very scalable. You can add any number of users that you want to operate. Moreover, you can easily organize the solution.

I would like to see improvements in the solution’s security filtering feature. It can include machines and filter some users. There is no option to exclude a particular user or system.

The solution is very scalable. The solution works from a single server. Hence, the usage is as per company and not per user.

The initial setup is neither too easy nor difficult. You need to have some skills or knowledge in Microsoft Active Directory to implement it.

I would rate the solution a nine out of ten. I recommend this solution to anyone who is willing to use it. I have no knowledge of other alternatives that can do the same job as Microsoft Active Directory.

I'm a network administrator for three companies, and each has between 10 and 30 users. The largest has 28. And I use virtualization based on VMware ES 6 to separate my servers. I use Windows Server 2019 for Active Directory and DNS. Most of my services are based on Microsoft services on the servers, except KerioControl.

Most of the users work in digital marketing. The biggest issue is installing and integrating graphical software, like Adobe and Office.

Our CRM application is built on SQL Server, and we use Microsoft Windows Server for that. This CRM solution manages all our customer data on that kind of server. We get a tremendous benefit from that application and use Windows Server.

The solution is user-friendly, and I like using Microsoft products. I think there is no other choice for Active Directory. Microsoft Windows Server Active Directory is the best.

Active Directory hasn't changed much between Windows Server 2008 and 2019. The protocols and rules are the same, and I think it's the best part of it. It's stable and consistent, so it doesn't have any bugs or issues.

The interface hasn't changed much over the years. It's suitable for my tastes, but that doesn't mean everybody likes it.

I first used Active Directory on Windows Server 2008, and then I switched. I upgraded all my servers to Windows Server 2019. 

I've changed jobs from network administrator to DevOps engineer. We are a team, and we work in cabling and some kind of passing activities most of the time. We typically work alone and manage our networks separately, but team members come to me as an advisor when they have issues.

Active Directory is stable. 

I use Active Directory on a lot of powerful hardware, and Windows Server was compatible with all of them.

I rate Windows Server Active Directory 10 out of 10 for ease of setup. The setup is easy. It's an installer, and you click "next."  I don't like it, but it's straightforward. 

Most recently, I did it for my customers three months ago. After that, I installed ES 6 and other services that I said. It was done in a day or two because I also installed Veeam Backup and Replication.

I rate Windows Server Active Directory nine out of 10. If you are planning to use the solution, I would take advantage of group policies. Everyone who wants to use Active Directory must be careful to include group policies.

We use the solution to log in to our systems.

It has proved to be an essential solution for our organization.

The solution's most valuable feature is its log-on service.

They should improve the solution's old computer cleanup tool.

We have been using the solution for a few years. 

I rate the solution's stability as a ten.

I rate the solution's scalability as an eight. We have around 70 users of the solution at our organization. We plan to add 20 more users.

The solution's initial setup is straightforward.

The solution's ROI is worth it.

The solution's price is reasonable.

I advise others to keep the solution up to date. For example, if they use Windows Server 2018, the domain should match the level. If not, it could introduce a risk to their systems.

I rate the solution as a nine.

We usually provide the solution to clients. The customers typically use the solution for security and to deploy and manage their policies on Windows.

Centrally manage clients using active directory and provide integrated authentication for on-premises applications and SaaS applications such as O365.

The group policy is very useful. 

It is quite stable.

Technical support is helpful. 

There are no reporting features. Reporting needs to be added to Active Directory.

The installation can be a bit complex. You need to be knowledgeable. 

I've used the solution for over 20 years. I've used the solution for a very long time. 

The solution is stable and reliable. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. I'd rate stability eight out of ten. 

This solution is not highly scalable. I'd rate the solution's scalability six out of ten.

Many of our clients are enterprises. 

The solution is somewhat straightforward to set up. It is not overly complex. An engineer would find the process very simple. 

I'd rate the ease of setup six out of ten. 

There are a few different options that you need to choose from when you do the installation. Therefore, an engineer should have some prior knowledge about the options.

We have about ten people handling the Active Directory design and installation process. They are system engineers. 

We have five members that can handle maintenance tasks, and they are systems engineers as well. 

We are able to implement the solution for clients. 

The pricing is moderate. I'd rate the affordability five out of ten. We have a perpetual license for the product.

We are Microsoft gold partners.

We are using the latest version of the solution. 

I'd advise others to be careful when they deploy group policies to end users. 

I would rate the solution eight out of ten. 

We use Active Directory as a single sign-on when integrating it into applications.

Audit, authentication and authorization are the best features.

There is room for improvement. Microsoft is always working to improve their solutions and features.

It is a stable solution. Microsoft Active Directory is the bread and butter for Microsoft, so they're always working on improvements.

It is a scalable solution. Our organization has more than 45,000 users and nearly 300 users in our IT sector. We have a dedicated team for maintenance and segregate responsibilities into different departments.

We always use tech support from Microsoft. If we can solve it internally by ourselves, we do, but if there are other issues related to Active Directory, we create a ticker and reach out to them. I rate the technical support an eight out of ten.

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The initial setup is not complex but depends on the organization's policies.

I rate this solution an eight out of ten.

The solution is used for the 3A’s that is Authentication, authorization, and accounting.

I think the main reason we are using Active Directory for SSO Office for single time and for intake integrity capability to other services.

The scalability of the solution needs improvement.

I have been using the solution for ten years.

It is a stable solution.

The scalability of the solution can be improved. I rate the scalability a seven out of ten.

The technical support team is very good. I rate them a nine out of ten.

The initial setup is easy. The deployment of the solution takes approximately three hours and two people are required for the deployment. I can rate the initial setup a nine out of ten.

The pricing is not very expensive. I rate the pricing a five out of ten.

I rate the overall solution a nine out of ten.