Answer
Active Directory is based on the LDAP protocol and is part of the Windows 2000 network, integrated to provide a directory service designed for distributed networking environments. Active Directory acts as the central authority for network security, acts as an integration point and provides a single point of management.
Active directory can be used by GMS to authenticate user accounts and if required, access information for mail storage.
See Also:
- Why can’t I see my Active Directory users in the Admin GUI?
- How can I authenticate against Active Directory Services Interface (ADSI)?
- Why are my Active Directory users not being found?
Keywords:AD Active Directory