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Microsoft Active Directory vs Windows 7

A side-by-side look at Microsoft Active Directory and Windows 7. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Microsoft Active Directory

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.

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Windows 7

Windows 7

Os & Utilities

Windows 7 is a personal computer operating system that was produced by Microsoft as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems. It was released to manufacturing in July 2009 and became generally available in October 2009. Windows 7 has improved desktop search, support for touchscreen displays, and home networking improvements over its predecessor, Windows Vista.

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