DESCRIPTION Active Directory is the heart of a Windows network, providing a centralized location for administration, security, and other core management functions. For example, Active Directory authenticates all users in a Windows network and enforces policies for managing your desktop estate. Learn Active Directory Management in a Month of Lunches is a practical, hands-on tutorial designed for IT pros new to Active Directory. It skips the theory and concentrates on the day to day administrative tasks needed to keep networks running smoothly. It walks through basic features and shows how to administer AD both from the GUI tools built into Windows and by using PowerShell and the AD cmdlets. It also touches on best practices for managing user access, setting good group policies, and more. Readers will need to set aside just one hour a day for a month-lunchtime would be perfect-to become comfortable and productive with Active Directory. RETAIL SELLING POINTS Lots of well illustrated, clearly-explained examples Practical and task oriented Written for and tested by new administrators AUDIENCE This book is for those new to Active Directory administration or for those who find themselves unexpectedly thrust into that roll and need to get a handle on Active Directory quickly. ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY Active Directory is a directory service created by Microsoft and is the heart of a Windows network, providing a centralized location for administration, security, and other core management functions.