Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Active DirectoryTM Programming

Learn how to build powerful, real-world solutions with Active DirectoryT technology. Active DirectoryT is one of the most important features of the MicrosoftR WindowsR 2000 operating system-and this book provides the programming guidance you need to get the most out of it, whether you're a hardcode C/C++ developer or a network administrator using Microsoft Visual BasicR, Scripting Edition (VBScript). Each chapter examines a distinct programming topic, illustrated by code samples you can use in real-world applications. Use it to plunge right into the how-to's of building directory-enabled applications that use Active Directory and the Active Directory Service Interfaces (ADSI). Find out how to manipulate Active Directory and automate common network administration tasks-complete with samples written in C++, Visual Basic, and VBScript.Coverage in this expert guide includes: \* Introduction to Directory Services \* Active Directory architecture \* Overview of distribution and replication \* ADSI as a programming interface \* Connecting to Active Directory and searching directory data \* Reading and writing directory data \* Extending the Active Directory schema \* Introduction to using Active Directory with Active Server Pages \* Scripts for administering Active DirectoryIncluded on CD-ROM: \* A fully searchable electronic copy of the book \* Sample code written in C++, Visual Basic, and VBScript \* Software Developer Kit (SDK) for ADSI 2.5 with additional tools \* Online Active Directory schema reference \* Directory Service clients for Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows NTR 4.0 With ""Programming Active Directory Services"", developers get the hardcore, hands-on guidance they need to fully exploit the network directory services in the Microsoft ""RM"" Windows ""RM"" 2000 operating. The book delivers a concise, conceptual introduction to the technology, then plunges into the how-to's for building powerful distributed applications that use the Active Directory service and the Active Directory Services Interface (ADSI). Developers working with the Microsoft Visual C++ ""RM"" and Visual Basic ""RM"" development systems get practical instruction on how to 'directory enable' their Windows 2000-based applications -- including how to take advantage of Active Directory support in Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server and other Microsoft technologies. Network administrators will find useful coverage and examples geared to their needs, learning how to use ADSI to automate common administrative tasks. In addition, the book highlights the key differences between Novell Directory Services and Active Directory -- helping readers facilitate application migration. Each chapter examines a different facet of programming with Active Directory, illustrated by a real-world application. Many of these sample programs are ready-to-use utilities -- and all the book's code is packed onto the companion CD-ROM so readers can study and reuse them in their own projects.

With "Programming Active Directory Services", developers get the hardcore, hands-on guidance they need to fully exploit the network directory services in the Microsoft "RM" Windows "RM" 2000 operating. The book delivers a concise, conceptual introduction to the technology, then plunges into the how-to's for building powerful distributed applications that use the Active Directory service and the Active Directory Services Interface (ADSI). Developers working with the Microsoft Visual C++ "RM" and Visual Basic "RM" development systems get practical instruction on how to 'directory enable' their Windows 2000-based applications — including how to take advantage of Active Directory support in Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server and other Microsoft technologies. Network administrators will find useful coverage and examples geared to their needs, learning how to use ADSI to automate common administrative tasks. In addition, the book highlights the key differences between Novell Directory Services and Active Directory — helping readers facilitate application migration. Each chapter examines a different facet of programming with Active Directory, illustrated by a real-world application. Many of these sample programs are ready-to-use utilities — and all the book's code is packed onto the companion CD-ROM so readers can study and reuse them in their own projects.