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Active Directory

Active Directory is part of the directory service of the Windows 2000 operating system. Active Directory manages the identities and associations of the distributed resources that make up the network environment. It stores information about network objects (such as applications, files, printers, and people) and provides a unified way to name, describe, find, access, manage, and protect information about these resources. It is the central authority that manages the identity and negotiates the relationships between these distributed resources so that they can work together.

Literal Meanings of Active Directory

Active:

Meanings of Active:

1. Having the ability or quality to act, bring about change, mediate action, or act in motion, as opposed to being passive i.e. receiving.

2. Rapid physical movement of a dexterous and powerful agile body.

Synonyms of Active

nimble, energetic, in force, busy, deedful, acting, in action, top, agile, diligent, working, operative

Directory:

Meanings of Directory:

1. A list of names, addresses, etc. of certain categories of people or organizations, often in alphabetical order or in some sort of classification.

2. A structured list of names and attributes of files on a storage device.

3. A virtual container on a computer's file system that can be used to store files and other folders. A folder's files and subfolders are usually linked.

4. Including stage directions.