Microsoft Active Directory Reviews

We use the solution to control environments for different servers.

The solution's most valuable feature is access control and integration with different applications.

The solution is complicated to navigate. We encounter issues while changing the settings. They should improve these particular features.

We have been using the solution for seven or eight years.

The solution is relatively stable.

It is a scalable solution. We can create multiple active directories using it.

The complexity of the solution's initial setup process depends on the environment. It takes a couple of weeks for simple setups and around a month for complicated structures.

We implement the solution with the help of our in-house team.

We have to purchase a license for the solution.

I rate the solution a nine out of ten. It works well in terms of functions and regular backups of the configuration.

I use Microsoft Active Directory for user and computer management.

Microsoft Active Directory implementation allows us to save time for user management. Single sign-on with enterprise applications improves our security.

The most valuable features of Microsoft Active Directory are the management of user and group policies.

The DNS services could improve in Microsoft Active Directory.

I have been using Microsoft Active Directory for approximately 18 years.

Microsoft Active Directory is highly stable.

I rate the scalability of Microsoft Active Directory a ten out of ten.

The solution is scalable.

We have approximately 700 people in 90 countries using the solution in my company.

We create user accounts and policies using the solution. We do not touch it often.

I rate the scalability of Microsoft Active Directory a ten out of ten.

We have our own expertise and did not communicate with customer service about this solution.

I did not use another similar solution to Microsoft Active Directory.

The initial setup of the solution is easy but needs good planning, sometimes the environment can cause challenges. The full process takes a few hours. 

The migration from workgroups to the current infrastructure took approximately six months.

The number of steps taken to implement the solution depends on the environment of the deployment. For example, how the users work, and how many offices can determine the difficulty and steps taken for the implementation.

I rate the initial setup of Microsoft Active Directory a nine out of ten.

We did the implementation of the solution in-house with three administrators.

We do not calculate the ROI but think it is worth the money.

The price of Microsoft Active Directory could improve. We pay annually for the solution.

I rate the price of Microsoft Active Directory a seven out of ten.

We evaluated other options before choosing Microsoft Active Directory, such as Linux-based solutions. I was familiar with Microsoft Active Directory and comfortable and this is why we are using it.

We use three administrators for the maintenance of all infrastructure including the solution.

I rate Microsoft Active Directory an eight out of ten.

I am using Microsoft Active Directory for tracking PCs on the domain, enabling them when they drop off, changing the PCs, and moving them into the organizational unit depending on the department and location.

The most valuable feature of Microsoft Active Directory is the ability to search for computers and users. While I do not have administrative privileges to reset passwords, I can view user information such as department, and communicate with someone who can make the changes.

There has been a change in the layout of the user information. Previously, I had to go to properties to view the information, but now it is displayed directly below the search results. It takes some time to get used to.

I have been using Microsoft Active Directory for approximately four years.

The solution is highly scalable.

I rate the stability of Microsoft Active Directory a ten out of ten.

The solution is scalable. You install it on any regular PC. It doesn't have to be a server, it can be a client. As I downloaded it or added it as a feature, I can use it right away.

I use the solution often.

I have not needed to use the support from Microsoft Active Directory.

The initial setup of Microsoft Active Directory is straightforward. I appreciate the graphical user interface (GUI) that is provided. There are two methods for setting it up, one is downloading it from the Microsoft website, and the other is adding it as a feature through the "Programs and Features" menu. I prefer the GUI as it is more visually appealing and easy to navigate, compared to the other method which is more text-based.

Active Directory is built-in into Microsoft Windows 10. I'm not an administrator and would not be involved in purchasing decisions for new versions of the software. I have only used the client portion of it, I do not know if there is a cost to using the solution.

My suggestion to others is they should learn what they need to use Active Directory for. I have experience in creating users in the past, but my role here is different and I don't handle that task. However, I still use Active Directory to communicate with other groups about what a user requires. It is a versatile tool and you can accomplish many tasks with it. It is best to figure out what you need and proceed accordingly.

I rate Microsoft Active Directory a ten out of ten.

We use Active Directory as a single sign-on when integrating it into applications.

Audit, authentication and authorization are the best features.

There is room for improvement. Microsoft is always working to improve their solutions and features.

It is a stable solution. Microsoft Active Directory is the bread and butter for Microsoft, so they're always working on improvements.

It is a scalable solution. Our organization has more than 45,000 users and nearly 300 users in our IT sector. We have a dedicated team for maintenance and segregate responsibilities into different departments.

We always use tech support from Microsoft. If we can solve it internally by ourselves, we do, but if there are other issues related to Active Directory, we create a ticker and reach out to them. I rate the technical support an eight out of ten.

Positive

The initial setup is not complex but depends on the organization's policies.

I rate this solution an eight out of ten.

My company uses Microsoft Active Directory as an identity and access management solution. The tool is used for its authentication capabilities in my company.

The most valuable features of the solution are its capabilities in areas like authentication and authorization, which include aspects like configuring permissions on folders and assigning permissions to security groups configured in Microsoft Active Directory.

I feel that Microsoft Active Directory is a superior solution to the other products available in the market.

Microsoft Active Directory fails to provide MFA. MFA, which is also known as multi-factor authentication on top of the password and username, is what I would like to see in the product's future releases.

I have been using Microsoft Active Directory for more than ten years.

The solution's technical support is good.

The product's initial setup phase was straightforward as it can be done within the operating system, after which you can take care of the configuration part to complete the setup process.

The solution is deployed on a hybrid cloud model.

Microsoft Active Directory is an excellent product.

I rate the overall tool a ten out of ten.

My company uses Microsoft Active Directory to control multiple users.

The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is an easy-to-use tool.

The cloud service of Microsoft Active Directory is an area with certain shortcomings that need improvement.

Microsoft Active Directory's stability can be improved.

I have experience with Microsoft Active Directory. I use the solution's basic version.

Stability-wise, I rate the solution an eight or nine out of ten.

It is a scalable solution.

Microsoft Active Directory is used by 150 employees in our company.

My company does plan to increase the use of Microsoft Active Directory in the future.

The initial setup of Microsoft Active Directory is complex.

The deployment of Microsoft Active Directory took maybe half a year.

Including managers, engineers, and developers, there is a need for ten people to manage the solution's deployment and maintenance.

The installation phase of Microsoft Active Directory was carried out with the help of a consultant.

My company makes payments every quarter towards the licensing costs of the product. I feel Microsoft Active Directory is an affordable product.

I would tell those planning to use the solution that it is a very easy-to-use product.

I rate the overall solution a ten out of ten.

We use it to manage the users to start with and to add on security and networks. Whatnot, you can do is authentication, multifactor authentication, enabling user access externally is also possible. We also use it for federation service. So far, we are using all the features of AD. 

We are using most of the features because we are a large organization. So we need those kinds of services or features coming for enterprise versions, and we use most of it because we are 20,000+ people.

There is room for improvement in the support. For many use cases, we get good support; for some, we don't.

I have been using this solution for 20 years. 

I'm using the latest version, which is Active Directory, in the cloud.

Stability and performance are good. So far, we have not observed any major downtime or performance issues since we deployed it.

It is highly scalable. There are around 20,000+ users using AD in our organization. The number of users keeps increasing according to our requirements. 

We use the support frequently whenever we find a problem with the given feature or the used feature.

The response is good. Sometimes they slip the SLA or whatever, so we discuss it.

The initial setup is pretty straightforward. It is very customizable as well as very easy to install or leverage the features of AD.

To deploy AD, it took not more than two days because we needed to extend from AD to AD. So we just wanted to figure out which power start domain to choose from and then do it.

Moreover, there is a separate team involved in the deployment and maintenance of the solution.We have a combination of managers, engineers, developers, etc.

We used Bamboo Tableau charts, but we are not using it anymore. We moved to Azure DevOps, so we use the entire suite of DevOps tools. 

Overall, I would rate the solution a nine out of ten. I would definitely recommend using the solution.

We use Microsoft Active Directory to manage users, computers, servers, and group policies.

It is easy to use and configure. It is easy to understand all the components as well.

The product's premium support services are expensive. It could be better. 

We have been using Microsoft Active Directory since 2008.

We didn’t encounter stability-related issues with architecture.

It is a scalable product. We have 20 administrators to manage multiple sites and 3000 users for Microsoft Active Directory.

We used Microsoft premium support earlier. It was expensive, and we had to pay extra for a complex issue. Now, we take help from local support partners with access to different areas.

We receive help from Microsoft partners for installation.

Microsoft Active Directory is the product that is most used around the world. So we follow that. We are a joint venture between national companies and international companies. They already use Microsoft; thus, we opted for the product.

I recommend Microsoft Active Directory to others and rate it an eight out of ten.

We only use Active Directory in my location for login purposes. We give permissions to file servers.

The most valuable feature is the configured appliance system in Hypervisor. We find Active Directory to be simple and effective. We mainly use it for file servers and user security. We don't utilize many advanced features.

The initial setup should be easier. It's complex and has replication and synchronization issues.

The technical support team does not give prompt responses.

I have been using the solution for the last four years.

It is a stable solution as there are no crashes or downtime. I rate it a ten out of ten. It is very good performance-wise.

It is a scalable solution. In my location, we have a total of 46 users. I rate it a ten out of ten.

The technical support team is not good as they do not provide prompt support. I rate them a five out of ten.

Neutral

Active Directory's initial setup is complex because, for some parts, like replications or synchronization, there are some problems that need to be verified. 

There is an expert-level requirement, and we are not experts. So we speak to Microsoft's support, but they are also not capable. 

Role deployments will take two to three hours. But fresh installation, if we are installing and configuring it, takes one to two hours.

Our team configured it and performed the installation and configuration.

The pricing model differs for India and other countries. Our procurement was based in India for a Microsoft license. The branch in our location is responsible for providing us with the software and licenses. They have an IT team that takes care of all the software-related matters.

Since we started to use it and configured it with our server, we haven't experienced any downtime, instability, or crashes. I have had a good experience with this solution and with Microsoft.

I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

We use Active Directory for domain and infrastructure management. 

One advantage of Active Directory is that you can sync it with Microsoft Office 365, so you can manage on-premise and cloud operations, which can have different requirements. The flexibility of a hybrid management solution is valuable. 

Active Directory's user experience is a little dated. Group policy management should be more customizable.  

I have used Active Directory for a year and a half.

I rate Active Directory nine out of 10 for stability. 

I rate Active Directory eight out of 10 for scalability.

I primarily go to the Microsoft knowledge base for support. It's fairly comprehensive. 

Positive

I rate Active Directory seven out of 10 for affordability. 

I rate Microsoft Active Directory nine out of 10.