Active Directory aims to change the way system administrators design, implement and manage networks. This text provides system administrators with an explanation of the technology and practical information about planning, implementing and managing Active Directory.

Active Directory For Dummies also includes cool Web links for information on the program as well as a special section on troubleshooting common problems that may arise during installation and operation of Active Directory. The enclosed CD-ROM offers you 60-day test-drive versions of Visio Professional and Visio Enterprise as well as trial versions of Entevo DirectMigrate2000, EtherPeek 4.0, EtherHelp, TokenPeek, and TokenHelp.

Introduction.

PART I: Getting Started.

Chapter 1: Understanding Active Directory.

Chapter 2: Doing Your Active Directory Homework.

PART II: Planning and Building Your First Model.

Chapter 3: Playing the Name Game.

Chapter 4: Creating a Logical Structure.

Chapter 5: Getting Physical.

Chapter 6: Building a Test Model.

PART III: Migrating to Active Directory.

Chapter 7: Comparing Windows NT to Windows 2000.

Chapter 8: Migrating from NT 3.51 and 4.0.

Chapter 9: Migrating from Other Operating Systems.

PART IV: Managing Active Directory.

Chapter 10: Security.

Chapter 11: Managing Users, Groups, and Other Objects.

Chapter 12: Controlling Replication.

Chapter 13: Schema-ing!

Chapter 14: Maintaining the Active Directory Database.

PART V: Active Directory and Changing Technology.

Chapter 15: Active Directory and BackOffice.

Chapter 16: Transforming the Industry.

PART VI: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 17: Ten Most Important Points about Active Directory.

Chapter 18: Ten Cool Web Links for Active Directory Info.

Chapter 19: Ten Troubleshooting Tips for Active Directory.

PART VII: Appendixes.

Appendix A: Windows 2000 Tools and Utilities.

Appendix B: Schema Classes and Attributes.

Appendix C: Country and State Codes.

Appendix D: Glossary.

Appendix E: About the CD.

Index.

End-User License Agreement.

Book Registration Information.