1. Microsoft Windows Server 2008

2. What Is Active Directory? We view Active Directory as the foundation for identity & access management for companies. It acts as the focal point for network & user management; central authority for network & application security and also acts as an integration point for bringing systems together.

3. Active Directory Roles & Acts • Configuration • Security • Quarantine • Policies • Network Resources • File Shares • Printers • Policies • Product Information • Privileges • Profiles • Policies • Automated deployment • Account Information • Privileges • Profiles • Policies • Single Sign-On Windows Servers Windows Clients Microsoft Products Windows Users • Operational Efficiency • Improved Security • Improved Productivity • Interoperability Active Directory • Directories • Databases • Mainframes • UNIX • Configuration • Quality of Service • Security Policies • Single Sign-On • Configuration • Security Policy • VPN & Remote Access • Quarantine • Single Sign-On • Single Sign-On • Automated deployment • Configuration • App-specific directory data Other Systems Network Devices Firewall Services 3rd Party Applications • Focal point for network & user management • Central authority for network & application security • Integration point for bringing systems together

4. The Role of AD… Increase IT Operational Efficiency Strengthen Security Improve Employee Productivity • Increase efficiency of managing Windows by up to 30% • Reduce the number of directories and passwords • Central management of Windows servers & desktops • Automate the lockdown of Windows systems • Enforce the use of strong passwords & credentials • Simplify managing access to network resources • Find people, applications, and resources faster • Empower employees with rich collaboration capabilities • Single Sign-on to integrated applications and resources

5. Features & Components

7. Windows Server 2008 Components & Features

8. Windows Server 2008 Components & Features