When it comes to something as complicated as Active Directory, you can't have enough resources. While I'd like to be able to tell you that I'm the end-all when it comes to information about Microsoft's latest stab at enterprise directory services, this certainly isn't the case. So, instead I present this list of Active Directory and directory services resources in an effort to best serve those who visit this site in search of information. I will be providing a variety of Active Directory articles in the future, but here are some great places to start in the meantime.


Books I can honestly recommend
Mastering Windows 2000 Server
by Mark Minasi
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Mastering Active Directory
by Robert King
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Managing Active Directory for Windows 2000
by Melissa Craft, et al.
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Windows 2000 Server System Administration Handbook
by Paul Shields, et al.
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Windows 2000 Server Resource Kit
by Microsoft Corporation
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Understanding Active Directory
by Daniel Blum
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MCSE Training Kit, Microsoft Windows 2000 Active Directory Services
by Microsoft Corporation
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Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Administrator's Companion
by Charlie Russell, et al.
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Active Directory Add-on Products
FastLane DM/Suite


Active Directory Web sites worth their weight in gold
Microsoft Windows 2000 Group Policy (Microsoft, online article) - Thanks to Toby Everett
MR&D - Mark Minasi on the Web