How to enable Active Directory users and computers

Active Directory users and computers are an MMC Management Unit, which is a standard feature of the Microsoft Windows Server operating system. However, when you install Exchange 2003, the installation wizard automatically extends the features of Active Directory users and computers to include Exchange-specific tasks. Active Directory users and computers are used to manage recipients. This step provides an overview of how to open Active Directory users and computers.

Before getting started

If Exchange or Exchange management tools are not installed on the computer where the Active Directory user and Computer Management Unit are located, Exchange tasks cannot be executed on the computer. You can start Active Directory users and computers from an Exchange server or from a workstation with the Exchange system management tool installed.

Procedure

Open Active Directory users and computers

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• Click "Start", pointing "All Programs", then point "Microsoft Exchange", and then click "Active Directory users and computers ".

Displays the effects of Active Directory users and computers on the screen.

Hierarchy of Active Directory users and computers

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