Getting started with the Active directory on Windows 2008 R2 ZipKit
Active Directory (AD) is a directory service implemented by Microsoft for Windows domain networks. It is included in most Windows Server operating systems.
An AD domain controller authenticates and authorizes all users and computers in a Windows domain type network—assigning and enforcing security policies for all computers and installing or updating software. For example, when a user logs into a computer that is part of a Windows domain, Active Directory checks the submitted password and determines whether the user is a system administrator or normal user.
This topic contains the following sections:
Where to download the ZipKit
- Download the AD ZipKit from BMC Communities.
What is in the ZipKit
The AD ZipKit contains the following subpackages:
AD subpackage | Subpackage content | Description |
|---|---|---|
Blueprint | BlueprintFunctionalModel BlueprintDeploymentModel | This folder contains all the deployment models associated with the blueprint and blueprint options (if any). |
BSA | Softwarepackage Systempackage | This folder contains the software package files and system package associated with the service blueprint. |
Prerequisites for the ZipKit
Ensure that you have created a Windows 64 bit 2008 R2 template in the vCenter.
Where to go next
Importing the ZipKit for Active directory on Windows 2008 R2