DescriptionActive Directory (AD) is a Microsoft-based technology that provides a variety of network services, including:Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)Kerberos-based authenticationDNS-based namingA central location for network administration and delegation of authorityUsing Active DirectoryYour UCSF AD account provides access to many systems:

• Affiliate
• Faculty
• Staff
• Student
• Technical Partner
• Volunteer
• Access & Identity