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Active Directory

Active Directory

Overview

Microsoft Active Directory provides users with single sign-on access to Microsoft programs and other applications available through FSU. The service stores and retrieves data about users, groups, computers, printers, resources and more. Individuals might encounter Active Directory when they sign in to a campus workstation or specific department application.

Highlights

Authenticated Access

password-protected access to all Microsoft applications

Security-Focused

modern authentication standards such as Kerberos and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)

Tightly Integrated

meets published internet standards such as LDAP and DNS for easy third-party integrations

Searchable

easily able to locate objects by querying properties

Cost

Free

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Available To

Faculty

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Faculty

Staff

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Staff

Departments

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Departments

Getting Started

Request this service and include the following information:

  • Unit contact info
  • Application name
  • Application URL
  • Protocol

ITS will send you a Data Access Request form that must be completed and will be routed for approval as needed to HR, Registrar, and/or ISPO.

Additional Information

Websites and applications must support TLS version 1.2

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