1.Describe the general purpose of a domain controller. How does a domain controller establish administrative and security boundaries in a domain? Use may use Active Directory Domain Services as an example in your response. How is this different from the host centric approach used by Linux?

2.Explain the importance of integrating DNS with Active Directory. Most notably, how the client uses it and the server. What is the significance of the SRV resource record? Describe how DHCP helps System Administrators to manage an environment more efficiently.

3.Active Directory uses groups to elevate user privileges; three of the more critical groups are Enterprise Admins, Schema Admins, and Domain Admins. Describe the primary function of each of these groups and why you need to be selective about adding users to them.

4.Discuss how Active Directory categorizes users, groups, and devices to map to the organization, or company. Be sure to include in your discussion terms like objects, trees, containers, and forests.