Server Administration From XP

I've found a really useful tool from Microsoft that enables you to administer the Active Directory from your XP machines using custom consoles.

To do this, you need to first of all install the Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 Administration Tools Pack

Then simply create custom consoles (using MMC) and add in the Active Directory snap ins you require. This tool allows you to:

• Add/Modify Users and Groups
• Modify Group Policy
• Modify Ad Objects

and a whole lot more!