System.DirectoryServices.ActiveDirectory Namespace Overview
The System.DirectoryServices.ActiveDirectory namespace is a high-level abstraction object model that builds around Microsoft Active Directory Domain Services directory service tasks. The Active Directory Domain Services concepts such as forest, domain, site, subnet, partition and schema are parts of the object model that are implemented by the classes in this namespace. These classes simplify the programming steps that are required to perform common Active Directory Domain Services tasks such as managing topologies, trusts, the Active Directory Domain Services schema, partitions, and replication. Using this namespace enables developers and system administrators to focus on accomplishing important tasks rather than on technical details such as composing complex Active Directory Domain Services object paths.
Where Applicable
The System.DirectoryServices.ActiveDirectory namespace contains classes that can automate Active Directory Domain Services administrative tasks such as topology management, replication configuration, and schema management. System.DirectoryServices.ActiveDirectory is not used for general access to data that resides within Active Directory Domain Services or any other directory service. For general access to data, use the System.DirectoryServices namespace.
Developer Audience
The System.DirectoryServices.ActiveDirectory namespace is intended for use by application developers who are familiar with .NET Framework programming using Visual Basic .NET or C#. Knowledge of directory services programming is also helpful.
Run-Time Requirements
System.DirectoryServices.ActiveDirectory is supported on the following platforms: Windows XP and Windows 2000 Server.
In This Section
- Technology Summary for System.DirectoryServices.ActiveDirectory
Summarizes System.DirectoryServices.ActiveDirectory concepts and the use of classes in the namespace - System.DirectoryServices.ActiveDirectory Architecture
Describes the architecture of the System.DirectoryServices.ActiveDirectory namespace and shows how applications created with the namespace interact with Active Directory Domain Services - System.DirectoryServices.ActiveDirectory Scenarios
Describes common scenarios in which Active Directory Domain Services classes are implemented - System.DirectoryServices.ActiveDirectory Code Directory
Provides links to code examples for various tasks using the System.DirectoryServices.ActiveDirectory namespace - Code Access Security for System.DirectoryServices
- Describes the use of Code Access Security when developing applications using System.DirectoryServices and related namespaces
See Also
Reference
System.DirectoryServices.ActiveDirectory
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