Active Directory
Active Directory (AD) is a software environment developed by Microsoft that provides
directory services, network file and print services, and identity management. AD
allows us to consolidate a number of services and functions onto one platform. It
also allows us to provide critical services like network file share space to a larger
number of users including all students. AD interoperates well with a large number
of applications (such as MS Exchange, Kerberos, Windows Vista) and positions WKU going
forward to deploy emerging applications and technologies more quickly in a highly
secure environment.
