Intermediate Level Users.
The most important change in Windows 2000 has been the inclusion of a fully qualified directory service, the Active Directory (AD). Coming to terms with the AD may be system administrators' greatest challenge. This book thoroughly covers AD basics and describes how to use this important new technology effectively. The book fully explores AD concepts, components, and capabilities. It is also the only book on the topic written by a member of the Windows 2000 Rapid Deployment Program with day-to-day experience setting up and maintaining AD implementations.