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 or Windows) and positions WKU going forward to deploy emerging applications and technologies more quickly in a highly secure environment.