Active Directory
[ˈæktɪv dəˈrɛktəri]
nounpl: Active Directories
Diretório Ativo
1. A directory service developed by Microsoft that manages network resources and enables administrators to organize and control computers, users, and other network devices in a centralized manner
The IT administrator configured Active Directory to manage all employee accounts across the company network.
O administrador de TI configurou o Diretório Ativo para gerenciar todas as contas de funcionários na rede da empresa.
2. A system that stores information about objects on a network and makes this information available to users and applications
Active Directory allows users to log in once and access multiple resources without entering their credentials again.
O Diretório Ativo permite que os usuários façam login uma única vez e acessem múltiplos recursos sem digitar suas credenciais novamente.
Active Directory is a proprietary Microsoft technology that became the industry standard for enterprise network management in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian corporate environments, it's universally referred to as 'Diretório Ativo' or simply 'AD' in technical discussions. Understanding AD is essential for IT professionals in both countries, as it's ubiquitous in Windows-based enterprise networks.
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