Active Directory

This section is to help you configure your security in Active Directory. There are a few things you can do to facilitate easier administration and to increase security.

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Organizational Units

The basic building block for administration in Active Directory is the organization unit (OU). OUs allow you to group objects together for policy inheritance or for delegating administration.

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