Active Directory plays a focal point in security management, encompassing aspects like credential management, lifecycle, dynamic provisioning, and the network infrastructure of customers.
One noteworthy aspect we discovered is the ability to exercise tight control over systems, specifically Windows PCs. This pertains to the management of policies, usage patterns, and user access on these devices, particularly within the framework of Active Directory which is extremely well thought. This actually works better with on-premises solutions. However, as the global trend shifts towards cloud and hybrid environments, Active Directory and its use is diminishing. Yet, it hasn't entirely lost its relevance and remains a presence that cannot be entirely disregarded.
Lead Desktop Support Technician at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees
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2023-01-19T19:11:43Z
Jan 19, 2023
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.
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 stores information about objects on the network and makes this information easy for administrators and users to find and use. Active Directory uses a structured data store as the basis for a logical, hierarchical organization of directory information.
This data store, also known as the directory, contains information about Active Directory objects. These objects typically include shared resources such as servers, volumes, printers, and the network user and computer...
The solution is easy to install and has good reliability.
The user interface of the product is very easy to use.
The solution's technical support is good.
The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is an easy-to-use tool.
Active Directory plays a focal point in security management, encompassing aspects like credential management, lifecycle, dynamic provisioning, and the network infrastructure of customers.
One noteworthy aspect we discovered is the ability to exercise tight control over systems, specifically Windows PCs. This pertains to the management of policies, usage patterns, and user access on these devices, particularly within the framework of Active Directory which is extremely well thought. This actually works better with on-premises solutions. However, as the global trend shifts towards cloud and hybrid environments, Active Directory and its use is diminishing. Yet, it hasn't entirely lost its relevance and remains a presence that cannot be entirely disregarded.
Stability and performance are good. So far, we have not observed any major downtime or performance issues since we deployed it.
It's quite easy to integrate into other directories.
It is easy to handle, and it gives a hundred percent results with the group policies.
It is easy to understand all the components.
I think the main reason we are using Active Directory for SSO Office for single time and for intake integrity capability to other services.
It is a scalable solution.
I can use Active Directory to block a user's internet access and monitor how an employee is using the internet.
The ability for a single sign-on for applications.
The solution's initial setup is straightforward.
The most valuable features of Microsoft Active Directory are the management of user and group policies.
It's useful in bringing order to the system.
Active Directory makes managing user policies easier, like when a user wants to share files. We also use it to create and manage our email accounts.
Active Directory is more flexible and feature-rich than Apache.
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.
Audit, authentication and authorization are the best features.
The most valuable feature of Microsoft Active Directory is the group policies.
The most valuable features are it is easy to use, manage, create a repository, and create the OM.
It is very user-friendly.
The Solution's most important feature is that it can merge with a cloud-based active directory via Azure AD Connect.
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.