Active Directory is a crucial technology for managing users and groups in an enterprise, but managing user accounts or fixing configuration issues isn't always fun and games.

In the September 2007 issue of TechNet Magazine, Laura E. Hunter introduces you to 11 free Active Directory administration tools that can make your life easier. Some are built right into Windows, some come in a Resource Kit or the Windows Support Tools, and some are free third-party tools.

You can't get much better than free. Go learn more about them today.

If you missed it, our February 2007 issue featured several Windows management articles on Active Directory including:

You can find additional Active Directory content in our TechNet Magazine archives.

Don't forget to check out the many Active Directory resources available through the TechNet Windows Server TechCenter as well.

Terrence Dorsey