On-premises Active Directory (AD)

On-premises Active Directory (AD) is a directory service provided by Microsoft for Windows-based computers and servers. It is designed to provide centralized management and control of user and group identities, credentials, and access to resources on a local network.

 

An on-premises Active Directory provides several key features, including:

 

• User and group management: AD allows administrators to create and manage user and group accounts, assign permissions, and manage passwords.

 

• Authentication and authorization: AD provides the primary means of authentication and authorization for resources on the local network.

 

• Group Policy management: AD allows administrators to apply policies and settings to groups of users and computers, making it easier to manage and maintain a consistent configuration across the network.

 

• Directory-based identity management: AD stores information about users, computers, and other resources in a central repository, making it easier to manage and secure access to those resources.

 

On-premises Active Directory is typically deployed on local servers and is used to manage access to resources within an organization's own network. It is an important component of many organizations' IT infrastructure, providing a secure and centralized means of managing user identities and access to resources.