* With over 300 pages of new material, this in-depth guide delivers exactly the information that systems administrators and network application developers need to manage and maintain Active Directory
* Each chapter has been revised to address the new components, enhancements, and capabilities brought by Windows Server 2008 to the directory services
* Covers domain name system design, Active Directory forest and domain design, maintaining organizational units, managing group policy, implementing best practices, and more; PowerShell is also addressed throughout the book to provide specific scripting solutions in context
* Windows Server is the leading network operating system in the world, topping Unix for first place in 2005

If you are responsible for the day-to-day operations of Active Directory, you need this book. From Windows Server 2000 up through the new features available in Windows Server 2008, this comprehensive guide gives you the practical instruction, detailed explanations, and shortcuts you need to efficientlyadminister Active Directory, no matter which server platform you're on. Control all user accounts from one location, write batch files and scripts, and centrally manage all your resources with Active Directory and the invaluable information in this one-stop guide.

Coverage includes:

* Optimizing name, forest, and domain designs for reliable infrastructures
* Organizing objects using containers and organizational units
* Setting up and administering user, group, and computer accounts
* Mastering Active Directory service management, including Rights management, Certificate, and Federation Services
* Maintaining the Active Directory database and database security
* Troubleshooting Active Directory at the highest levels
* Scripting practical solutions using PowerShell
* Design, Manage, and Troubleshoot Active Directory for All Windows Server Platforms
* Implement Best Practices and Manage Accounts, Access, and Group Policy
* Protect and Secure Information, Inside and Outside the Environment
* Master Scripting, Write Batch Files, and Automate Routine Tasks
* Reinforce Your Skills With Real-World Examples