Active Directory
What is Active Directory?
Active Directory is an LDAP compliant directory service that runs on
a Windows server which provides a central logon and management interface
for users, computers, printers, information and network resources.
What does ITS use Active Directory
for?
ITS uses Active Directory as a platform to offer centrally managed services
such as information storage, printing, web application deployment and
access to network resources such as wireless network authentication and
the General Student Computing Labs.
What are the Benefits of Active
Directory?
| Authentication and Authorization |
Central management of your departments users and password
synchronization with the UWO Personal Computing Account which every
member of UWO receives. Secure your information on any combination
of per user, group or access rights basis. |
| Group Policy Application |
Create and apply policies to groups of users or computers in
order to manage them easier, such as:
- Set all computers to automatically receive Windows updates from
ITS servers
- Configure local admin ID's and passwords
- Set default printers for users depending on location
- Run login scripts and set default mappings to data shares
- Distribute software to users remotely
- Control desktop settings to ensure Internet security
|
| Reduced Cost |
There is no need to purchase a server infrastructure, this is already
provided. Your users already exist on our system, ready to be configured
for access. |
| Flexibility |
Take advantage of our resources while providing resources of your
own through your servers. |
List of Participating Departments
Please see our ever expanding list of
participating departments.
Distributed Administration
ITS offers you the ability to administer your own department or have
ITS do it for you. We provide all the services required to enable your
own administration. We also have a dedicated OnSite team that can handle
all your administrative needs.
