What is Active Directory (AD)?

Active Directory (AD) is a directory service created by Microsoft that uses a number of standardized protocols to provide a variety of network services, including DNS-based naming and other information about resources on the network, and provides a means of centrally organizing, managing, and controlling access to the resources.

LEARN MORE ABOUT ACTIVE DIRECTORY AND RELATED TECHNOLOGIES

• Best Practices for Successful IP Address Management (IPAM) – White Paper
• Top Reasons Why Enterprises Must Automate DNS, DHCP and IPAM – White Paper
• Infoblox IP Address Management – Visibility, Control & Automation – White Paper

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