Get a jump on the all-new Windows 2000 directory service. "Window 2000's Active Directory" identifies all resources on a network, making them accessible to users and application - something previous versions of NT lacked. "Windows 2000 Active Directory", by Joe Casad, shows you how to to use Active Directory to reduce the total cost of running a network by controlling all the directories and devices on a network from one location, under one platform. This unique, in-depth treatment gives you specific cost-saving tips and examples. You learn how to set up Active Directory; handle security; distinguish domains trees and interoperate Active Directory with NT and NetWare, TCP/IP and DNS; write scripts to automate administrative tasks; support applications; customize schema; and more.