Active Directory in Action

• Windows Installer

  • Uses the directory for just-in-time installation/upgrade/repair of applications

• Group Policies

  • Role based policies provide “follow-me” settings on user desktop
  • Policies can be based on role and change as users move roles

• Applications

  • Write-once, behave differently based on directory information

• Services

  • Restrict access to Extranet, Intranet, or specific TCP/IP addresses
  • Restrict available bandwidth through QOS
  • Control access to remote access, available applications, available information