Active Directory Cookbook Book

PrefaceChapter 1: Getting StartedChapter 2: Forests, Domains, and TrustsChapter 3: Domain Controllers, Global Catalogs, and FSMOsChapter 4: Searching and Manipulating ObjectsChapter 5: Organizational UnitsChapter 6: UsersChapter 7: GroupsChapter 8: Computer ObjectsChapter 9: Group Policy ObjectsChapter 10: SchemaChapter 11: Site TopologyChapter 12: ReplicationChapter 13: DNS and DHCPChapter 14: Security and AuthenticationChapter 15: Logging, Monitoring, and QuotasChapter 16: Backup, Recovery, DIT Maintenance, and Deleted ObjectsChapter 17: Application PartitionsChapter 18: Active Directory Application Mode and Active Directory Lightweight Directory ServiceChapter 19: Active Directory Federation ServicesChapter 20: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 and Exchange Server 2003Chapter 21: Microsoft Identity Lifecycle ManagerColophon

Laura E. Hunter is an Architect with the Oxford Computer Group, specializing in Microsoft Identity and Access Management technologies. Her specialties include Active Directory design and implementation, troubleshooting, and security topics. Laura is a Microsoft MVP for Windows Server-Networking.

Laura's previous experience includes a position as an AD Architect for a global engineering firm, IT Project Leader with the University of Pennsylvania, and the Director of Computer Services for the Salvation Army.

She also operates as an independent technical speaker and writer. Laura has a Bachelor's Degree in American History and a Master's Degree in Computer Science from the University of Pennsylvania.

Robbie Allen is the coauthor of Active Directory, 2nd Edition and the author of the Active Directory Cookbook. Visit Robbie's web site at www.robbieallen.com.