The software is aimed at helping customers move toward implementing Active Directory. Other vendors also are developing tools that bridge the gap between NT domains and Active Directory. The tools are likely to be a welcome crutch for administrators who are perplexed by Active Directory and plan to move slowly as they wait for Windows 2000 to mature. The feature is a mirror of what will be available in Active Directory, which is expected to ship by year-end. Other features let users assign policies to NT home or share directories to restrict the rights of administrators assigned to those directories.
Users can track and log activity in the home and share directories.
The software also lets predefined roles be created and assigned based on administrative duties. Also, Version 4.1 allows the administration of groups of users rather than just individuals. In-depth evaluation of several tools. Feedback Tell us your thoughts on this article or the issues it raises. Systems Management, Storage, LANs and The Edge.