domain controller
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Microsoft Exchange 2003
In an Active Directory forest, a server that contains a writable copy of the Active Directory database, participates in Active Directory replication, and controls access to network resources. Administrators can manager user accounts, network access, shared resources, site topology, and other directory objects from any domain controller in the forest. [Exchange 2003]
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Microsoft Exchange 5.5
The Windows NT Server computer that maintains the security database for a domain and authenticates domain logons. Windows NT domains can have one primary domain controller (PDC) and one or more backup domain controllers (BDCs). [Exchange 5.5]
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Microsoft Active Directory
In an Active Directory forest, a server that contains a writable copy of the Active Directory database, participates in Active Directory replication, and controls access to network resources. Administrators can manage user accounts, network access, shared resources, site topology, and other directory objects from any domain controller in the forest.