Discussion 1: (200 Words)
Active Directory is a program that manages permissions and access to network resources on Windows operating systems. Describe its main functionalities. 
Discussion 2: (100 Words)
Agree or Disagree? Why?
Active Directory is a program that manages permissions and access to network resources on Windows operating systems. Describe its main functionalities.
The heart of Windows networks is Microsoft’s Active Directory (AD), which handles more than permissions. Azure Active Directory (AAD) is one of the types. Active directory creates accounts, stores data, and grants group permissions. Authentication and authorization validate user login credentials and determine file, printer, and application access rights. Domain members’ security, software deployment, and desktop configurations are defined by Group Policy. For easy access, directory services centralize domain object data (users, groups, computers).
Basically, AD streamlines administration enforces access control and ensures a consistent user experience across your Windows domain.
Reference.
(https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/desktop/policy/group-policy-objectsLinks to an external site.).
DIscussion 3: (50 Words) (Ch.6 PPT)
1.     Explain the boot process of the Windows operating systems.