



What’s New in Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain ServicesĪctive Directory Domain Services in Windows Server 2008 provides a number of enhancements over previous versions, including these:Īuditing-AD DS auditing has been enhanced significantly in Windows Server 2008. Additionally, a number of enterprise products, including Exchange Server and Windows SharePoint Services, require AD DS. It provides the basis for authentication and authorization for virtually all other server roles in Windows Server 2008 and is the foundation for Microsoft’s Identity and Access Solutions. AD DS in Windows Server 2008 provides a powerful directory service to centrally store and manage security principals, such as users, groups, and computers, and it offers centralized and secure access to network resources.ĪD DS is one of the most important server roles in Windows Server 2008. Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) is Microsoft’s implementation of a directory service that provides centralized authentication and authorization services.
