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# Core Concepts

This page is an intro to basic concepts of active directory

### Definition :

Active Directory is a centralized directory service used to manage Windows networks. It stores information about objects on the network and make it easy to configure what is needed.

![Active Directory general representation](https://782540430-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LzBjY2lU8TBX2McCswT%2F-LzDYwewUZ3QXQyfYFgU%2F-LzDgaOZ855fQVYtIm1Q%2Fimages_cc780036.32ab9f45-e2dd-4051-a3e5-9ef173a0f56d\(ws.10\).gif?alt=media\&token=3935efec-d12d-4cce-9861-6fc865b3ef12)