What is Active Directory?
What is Active DirectoryActive Directory is a directory service developed by Microsoft that acts as a central hub for managing user identities and controlling access to network resources. It stores information about users, computers, and groups, and uses this data to authenticate and authorize users when they log into the network. Most enterprise environments rely on Active Directory as the foundation of their identity infrastructure, using it to enforce password policies, assign permissions, and integrate with other applications. Modern organizations often extend Active Directory to the cloud using Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD).?