Active Directory (AD) is a technology created by Microsoft that is a central component of the Windows platform. The AD directory service provides the means to manage the identities and relationships that make up network environments.

We have put together a list of free video tutorials that will help SysAdmins get a little more comfortable with AD.

1. How to Backup Active Directory + DNS with NTBACKUP
2. Active Directory Password Management in Windows 2003
3. How To Demote Your Domain Controller
4. How to create a Template User for Windows Server 2003
5. Installing Server 2008 and Active Directory
6. Bonus Video from Spiceworks TV: Active Directory: Managing Users And Groups

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