What is Active Directory?
A centralized system userd to manage users, computers, and permissions in a network.
What is a domain?
A centrally managed network where users and computers are controlled by Active Directory.
What is the difference between a domain and a workgroup?
A domain is centrally managed, while a workgroup manages each computer separately.
What is ADUC used for?
Active Directory Users and Computers, managing users, computers, groups, and OUs.
What is Group Policy?
A way to apply settings and rules to users and computers in a domain.
Why use groups?
To assign permissions to multiple users efficiently.
What is an OU?
Organizational Units, a container used to organize users and computers in Active Directory.
What is the difference between disabling and deleting a user account?
Disabling keeps the account but prevents login, while deleting permanently removes it.
When should you disable an account instead of deleting it?
When the account may still be needed or for security investigation purposes.
What should you ALWAYS do before resetting a password?
Verify the user’s identity.
Why is it better to assign permissions to groups instead of users?
It simplifies management and reduces errors by controlling access through group membership.
What happens when you add a user to a group?
The user inherits the permissions assigned to that group.
What happens when a computer joins a domain?
It becomes centrally managed and can be controlled by Active Directory policies.
Can a domain user log into multiple computers?
Yes, as long as those computers are joined to the domain.
What is the purpose of Group Policy?
To apply centralized settings and rules to users and computers.
Where are Group Policies commonly applied?
To Organizational Units (OUs)
Why might a user not recieve expected settings or access?
Group Policy may not have applied or the user may not be in the correct group.
What command forces Group Policy to update?
gpupdate /force
