About Active Directory
Active Directory (AD) is a software environment developed by Microsoft that provides directory services, network file and print services, and identity management. When fully implemented AD will replace the Novell Networking environment and LDAP directory services. AD will allow us to consolidate a number of services and functions onto one platform. It will also allow 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 will position WKU going forward to deploy emerging applications and technologies more quickly in a highly secure environment.