Active Directory is used on a network to organize and manage computers, devices and users. Network logon information is stored in Active Directory, along with email addresses. Each work station and server computer is listed as well. Active Directory serves as the main database for the network. In order to log on and use a network with Active Directory, you must set up a user account, including a network email address, in order to use the network email. Finding an email address in Active Directory takes only minutes. Warnings Writer Bio
