Active Directory

Safety and efficiency of technology in our hands.

Services for companies and institutions

At OpenIT, we offer comprehensive IT support for companies and institutions.

We specialize in end-user support, data security and the sale of IT equipment, both new and post-lease.

We also provide security training, IT audits, consulting and the development of dedicated web applications to support our clients' business processes. In addition, we use open source solutions to reduce the cost of maintaining IT infrastructure

Who is
Active Directory
for ?

This service is for you if:

You don't have a central identity and authentication management solution

You plan to unify and centralize the identity and authentication management process to provide consistent, centrally managed and secure access to data and services on the corporate network.

You are aware of the risks of the computer network and are determined to minimize them by implementing advanced technology related to authorized and supervised access to data and services, through proper organization, logging of critical events, auditing and continuous monitoring of user activity.

You have multiple distributed identity and authentication management systems.

Plan to effectively establish and implement security policies and restrictions applicable to users, services, servers and workstations.

You place great emphasis on the security of access to data and services.

Example Applications

Change the computer password of a selected user or group of people.

Share a folder on a network drive by mapping for a group of people.

Blocking access for a person who is fired from the company.

Centrally manage Windows operating system updates.

Automatically assign a network printer for a selected group of users, such as the sales department.

Windows firewall setting rules adjusted centrally for the whole company or each department separately.

Use of Active Directory login data in other systems

Files from the desktop and document folder can be kept on the server and connected to the user's session automatically when the user logs on to another computer.

Blocking access to USB devices.

Automatic software installation

Implementing Active Directory on Linux

AD, or Active Directory, is a service created by Microsoft. It is used to manage network resources in a Windows environment, such as computers, users, groups, printers and other network devices. It provides a kind of foundation for all enterprises that run on the Windows operating system.

Centralization

  • One place to manage network resources
  • Facilitated management of security policies and permissions

Flexibility

  • Works with a wide range of operating systems, applications and devices.
  • Ability to integrate with other directory services and identity management solutions.

Scalability

  • Easily adapt the structure to the growing needs of the company
  • Ability to integrate with other systems and services, both local and in the cloud

Security

  • Advanced user authorization and authentication mechanisms
  • Ability to implement password policies
  • Central management of certificates and encryption keys

Comparison to
Microsoft Windows

Windows Linux
CAL licenses
~£250 per user/device
Open source license (free, unlimited)
RDP CAL licenses
~£550 per user/device
Open source license (free, unlimited)
Windows Server license
~ £4400 / 16 server processor cores
Open source license (free, unlimited)
Support
paid Software Assurance support
free community support

Contact us

We operate throughout the country

Why choose OpenIT?

Cost reduction

  • No need to hire and train your own IT staff
  • Reduce costs associated with maintaining IT infrastructure (hardware, software, licenses)

Focus on business

  • Handing over IT management to an external company allows you to focus on key areas of your business
  • Increase operational efficiency by offloading internal resources

Access to experts

  • We have a team of experienced specialists in various fields
  • Ability to benefit from the knowledge and skills of experts without having to hire them on a permanent basis

Technology update

  • Constant access to the latest technology and IT tools
  • Regular updates and upgrades at no additional cost

Scalability of services

  • Flexible adaptation of the scope of services to the current needs of the company
  • Quick response to changes in the company's structure and requirements