Her specialties include Active Directory design and implementation, troubleshooting, and security topics. Laura is a Microsoft MVP for Windows Server-Networking. Laura's previous experience includes a position as an AD Architect for a global engineering firm, IT Project Leader with the University of Pennsylvania, and the Director of Computer Services for the Salvation Army. She also operates as an independent technical speaker and writer. Laura has a Bachelor's Degree in American History and a Master's Degree in Computer Science from the University of Pennsylvania.Robbie Allen is the coauthor of Active Directory, 2nd Edition and the author of the Active Directory Cookbook. Visit Robbie's web site at www.robbieallen.com.