# Microsoft Active Directory

> Configure OneFuse Microsoft Active Directory policies

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With the Microsoft Active Directory module, organizations can flexibly drive Windows server registration with Microsoft Active Directory. Microsoft Active Directory (AD) is a crucial requirement in most Windows server deployments.

See also: [Active Directory module best practices](/docs/onefuse/configure/modules/microsoft-active-directory/best-practices/)

## Setup overview

1. In OneFuse, go to the left navigation menu.
2. Select **Modules** > **Microsoft Active Directory**.
3. [Create Microsoft Active Directory policies](/docs/onefuse/configure/modules/microsoft-active-directory/policy/).
4. [Manage Microsoft Active Directory computers](/docs/onefuse/configure/modules/microsoft-active-directory/manage-computers/).

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This Module requires the Microsoft Active Directory License in order to execute a Policy to add computer objects in Active Directory. Microsoft AD Policies, Endpoints, and Module Credentials can be created without a license.
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OneFuse supports asynchronous calls to Microsoft Active Directory. Job status is accessible via polling request.
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## Highlights

- Drive Microsoft Active Directory registration and de-registration automatically during the machine lifecycle.
- Use of a Build Organizational Unit (OU) during provisioning for the purpose of software deployments and configurations that require a less restrictive Group Policy.
- Capability to move to a final OU post-provisioning.
- Capability to dynamically create and remove OUs.
- Capability of adding a computer account to an existing Active Directory security group.
- Templating of OU and Security Group designations.

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Section pages:

- [AD module best practices](/docs/onefuse/configure/modules/microsoft-active-directory/best-practices/): Best practices for the OneFuse Microsoft Active Directory module
- [Microsoft Active Directory policy](/docs/onefuse/configure/modules/microsoft-active-directory/policy/): Create, update, and delete Microsoft Active Directory policies in OneFuse
- [Manage computer objects](/docs/onefuse/configure/modules/microsoft-active-directory/manage-computers/): Manage computer objects created by OneFuse Microsoft Active Directory policies