The second edition of Inside Active Directory:? A System Administrators Guide offers a definitive reference to, the architectural design of the installation, and management of Active Directory, the foundation technology in Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003 distributed networks. You'll find detailed coverage as follows: Site basics and replication topologies, processes, and diagnostic Group Policy architecture, planning, management, and diagnostic Security and permission architecture and management scenarios Administration scripts, from basic concepts to advanced topics, including more than 50 sample scripts New cross-forest security features, including Selective Authentication, SID Filtering, and Name Suffix Routing A detailed drill-down for the scheme, and practical strategies and examples to expand Using Active Directory hierarchies to implement an effective structure for your network This is an indispensable reference for anyone working with Active Directory. novice network operating system will gain a solid understanding of Active Directory, while administrators experienced in NT, NetWare, or UNIX will learn how to utilize their current skills in Active Directory.