Microsoft Active Directory Reviews

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.

This solution helps big companies that have lots of employees.

The most valuable feature of Microsoft Active Directory is the group policies.

Microsoft Active Directory could improve by having better integration with other solutions.

I have been using Microsoft Active Directory for approximately 10 years.

The stability of Microsoft Active Directory could improve.

Microsoft Active Directory is scalable. However, in 2008 there were some problems encountered, such as crashes, load balancing, and coverage for the main Active Directory.

I have used this solution with approximately 1,000 users.

I have used the support from Microsoft Active Directory but they take a long time to respond. I have found all the information I needed online.

I rate the support from Microsoft Active Directory a two out of five.

Neutral

The initial setup of the solution was complex.

We used a third party for the implementation of the solution.

The version of Microsoft Active Directory I was using was expensive because it was used for large companies.

The amount of people required for the maintenance of the solution depends on the size of the company. If there is a large company, one administrator and two assistant administrators should be sufficient.

I would not recommend this solution. Microsoft Azure has the same features in the cloud and I would like to learn about it more and others should too.

I rate Microsoft Active Directory a six 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.

Active Directory can be useful as an identity provider and management solution. It helps network managers with the entire user lifecycle, from creation to termination. This includes the provisioning process, the accounting process, and the authorization process. By centralizing user management, Active Directory can help improve security.

Active Directory plays a focal point in security management, encompassing aspects like credential management, lifecycle, dynamic provisioning, and the network infrastructure of customers.

Our work pertains to security applications, not system management. In essence, it's about Microsoft's Active Directory, not Microsoft System. We are all collectively interested in its potential.

I like the integration with the Microsoft suite of products. This makes it easy to create a unified and centrally managed network.

I would like to see more integration with cloud-based applications. This would make it easier to manage users and devices across multiple platforms.

I have been using Active Directory for more than ten years. We consistently upgrade our server system to incorporate the new version, ensuring that we operate with the most recent release.

It is a stable solution.

There were no problems with scalability. We could manage networks of hundreds and thousands of users. 

Everyone in our organization is using this solution. We use this solution regularly. 

The support is quite good, but usually, we don't need to reach out to Microsoft's support directly because most issues can be resolved through our integrator. It's one of the standout aspects of this solution in the world. We easily find the solutions. 

The setup is not as straightforward as I would like it to be. It was a lot more complex to configure the console in Active Directory. 

The deployment process depends on the features you want to implement and the size of the network. In general, it can take a few days to a few weeks to deploy Active Directory.

We deploy and manage Active Directory in-house, but we do use a system integrator for some specific tasks, such as designing the Active Directory infrastructure.  While we provide recommendations and implement certain functionalities, our customers are responsible for direct management, sometimes with the support of an integrator for tasks beyond their expertise. 

To activate the Active Directory feature, you need to establish a controlled system. This involves creating a forest and distinguishing between various active directory instances and different forests. 

Additionally, user insertion is essential, along with segmenting users and resources into distinct groups. Configuration is necessary for each parameter, from account metering to endpoint management. Ultimately, consolidation must be achieved. This process is complex and time-consuming.

Therefore, the number of people required for maintenance and deployment depends on the complexity and the size. It requires us to map out the architecture accurately. The infrastructure includes both managerial and technical roles.

It's not overly expensive. It's considered a base function by Microsoft. We're required to pay for the license, which is based on the frequency of service usage. It's on a yearly basis.

Overall, I would rate the solution a ten out of ten. 

I suggest managing security aspects since it serves as a focal point for managing credentials and financial operations. A keen focus is essential.

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 use Azure Active Directory Identity Protection for conditional access features.

It is an all-in-one solution for cybersecurity and is available at a very low price.

There could be enough material to learn about the product.

We have been using Azure Active Directory Identity Protection for five years. At present, we use the latest version.

It is a stable product.

The product is suitable for small and medium businesses.

The product’s initial setup process is easy. It takes two to three hours to complete and requires two people to execute the deployment.

I rate the product’s pricing a five out of ten.

I recommend Azure Active Directory Identity Protection to others and rate it an eight 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.