Microsoft Active Directory vs SmartOS
A side-by-side look at Microsoft Active Directory and SmartOS. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.
Microsoft Active Directory
Network & Admin
Microsoft Active Directory is a directory service that enables managing identities, access, and security in a corporate network. It centrally stores information about users, devices, and other resources for finding, accessing, and managing them.
identity-managementaccess-controlauthenticationauthorizationsecuritymicrosoft
SmartOS
Os & Utilities
SmartOS is an open-source operating system designed for cloud computing environments. It is built on top of the Illumos kernel, a derivative of Solaris, and enhances security, virtualization, storage, and networking features.
virtualizationcloud-computingopen-source
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