Active Directory Service Interfaces (ADSI)-
Definition:
ADSI is a set of Component Object Model (COM) interfaces that provide a unified way for Windows applications and Active Directory clients to interact with various network directory services.
Purpose:
- It allows developers to write programs that can manage and query directory services in a consistent manner.
- Through ADSI, applications can access different directory services like Active Directory, LDAP directories, DNS, Windows NT domains, and more, without worrying about the underlying implementation details.
Key Features:
- Provides a directory service model that abstracts the details of directory service protocols.
- Enables scripting and programmatic management of directory objects such as users, groups, computers, and organizational units.
- Facilitates tasks such as searching, creating, modifying, and deleting directory entries.
How it works:
ADSI exposes a set of COM interfaces that developers can use in languages like VBScript, C++, or PowerShell to interact with directory services seamlessly.