Is Active Directory a database?

The Active Directory database is based on Microsoft's Joint Engine Technology (JET) which is a database engine that was developed in 1992. Microsoft Access is also based on the JET technology.

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Is Active Directory a domain controller?

Active Directory is a type of domain, and a domain controller is an important server on that domain. Kind of like how there are many types of cars, and every car needs an engine to operate. Every domain has a domain controller, but not every domain is Active Directory. Why do I need an Active Directory domain? An AD domain is a logical group of objects that share common administration, security and replication settings. Using Active Directory domains, IT teams can define administrative boundaries and manage sets of devices, services and systems in a centralized manner.

How do I find my Active Directory domain?

To find the FQDN

1. On the Windows Taskbar, click Start > Programs > Administrative Tools > Active Directory Domains and Trusts.
2. In the left pane of the Active Directory Domains and Trusts dialog box, look under Active Directory Domains and Trusts. The FQDN for the computer or computers is listed.

Is Active Directory free? Azure Active Directory comes in four editions—Free, Office 365 apps, Premium P1, and Premium P2. The Free edition is included with a subscription of a commercial online service, e.g. Azure, Dynamics 365, Intune, and Power Platform.

What is forest in Active Directory?

A forest is a logical construct used by Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) to group one or more domains. The domains then store objects for user or groups, and provide authentication services. In an Azure AD DS managed domain, the forest only contains one domain. How many roles are there in AD?

Active Directory has five FSMO (generally pronounced “FIZZ-mo”) roles, two of which are enterprise-level (i.e., one per forest) and three of which are domain-level (i.e., one per domain). The enterprise-level FSMO roles are called the Schema Master and the Domain Naming Master.

Should I install DNS before Active Directory?

Given that, I would say, that the recommended order is to first configure IP Configuration of the server and then add AD DS, DNS or DHCP roles on it. What is the difference between Radius and Active Directory? Active Directory in practice is far more complex than this, tracking/authorizing/securing users, devices, services, applications, policies, settings, etc. RADIUS is a protocol for passing authentication requests to an identity management system.

Why is a working DNS server so important for Active Directory?

DNS is necessary to any Internet-connected organization. DNS provides name resolution between common names, such as www.charrington.net, and the raw IP addresses that are actually used in communications. Active Directory makes extensive use of DNS technology and relies on DNS to locate objects within Active Directory.