Introduction
In almost every Microsoft Windows shop, Active Directory 2000 or 2003 is being
used. Because of this central position in the network, not only its availability but also
its performance and policy processing should be monitored. Active Directory, how-
ever, is only a small part of the infrastructure of your network. In addition to dis-
cussing Active Directory (AD) in this chapter, we will also address the most common
network services found in an IT enterprise.
Managing Network Services
As Microsoft continues to build its management pack offering, you’ll be able to
expand your MOM infrastructure further and further. Already, Microsoft has ...