Microsoft KB Archive/818626

= White Paper: Technical Overview of Windows Server 2003 Active Directory =

Article ID: 818626

Article Last Modified on 12/3/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 64-Bit Datacenter Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition (32-bit x86)
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (32-bit x86)
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition (32-bit x86)
 * Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 Premium Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 Standard Edition

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SUMMARY
This white paper introduces the major improvements and new features of the Active Directory service. Active Directory is a central component in Windows Server 2003 that provides the means to manage the identities and relationships that make up network environments. The Windows Server 2003 family makes Active Directory easier to manage. This eases migration and deployment.

To view this white paper, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsServer/en/library/6f8a7c80-45fc-4916-80d9-16e6d46241f91033.mspx?mfr=true

Topics That Are Included in This White Paper

 * Active Directory Basics
 * New Features and Improvements
 * Integration and Productivity
 * Performance and Scalability
 * Administration and Configuration Management
 * Group Policy Features
 * Security Enhancements

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