Multiple choice technology operating systems

When was Active Directory first released with?

  1. Windows 2003 Server

  2. Windows 2000 Server

  3. Windows 2008 Server

  4. Windows 2003 Server R2
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Explanation

Active Directory was first released with Windows 2000 Server. This was the major release that introduced Active Directory as Microsoft's enterprise directory service, replacing the NT 4.0 domain model. Windows 2000 Server (released February 2000) was the first Windows server version to include Active Directory as a core component. Windows Server 2003, 2008, and 2003 R2 are later releases that enhanced but didn't introduce Active Directory. Understanding this history is important for AD administration and migration planning.

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