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Active Directory Service Interfaces (ADSI)
(Context: Security, Software, Technology Management)
ADSI abstract the capabilities of different directory services from different network vendors to present a single set of directory service interfaces for managing network resources.
It is a set of COM interfaces used to access the features of directory services from different network providers. ADSI is used in a distributed computing environment to present a single set of directory service interfaces for managing network resources. Administrators and developers can use ADSI services to enumerate and manage the resources in a directory service, no matter which network environment contains the resource. ADSI enables common administrative tasks, such as adding new users, managing printers, and locating resources in a distributed computing environment.
Reference:
Integration-Domain-Report.pdf (virginia.gov)
See Also:
Active Directory Service Interfaces - Win32 apps | Microsoft Learn