What is a Directory Services?
A Directory Service is a repository (data store / location to store data) to store information about the objects on the network. These objects typically include shared resources such as servers, volumes, printers, and the network user and computer accounts, that are connected to the network.
Directory Service repository is a Structured Data Store, with the data being organized Logically and Hierarchically .
What is the use of a Directory Service?
Users, computer and applications throughout your network can access the Directory (repository) for various purposes like:
- User Authentication
- Storage of Configuration Data
- Information Lookups