>How is that book? Wrox has never steered my wrong yet....
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Very complete; it covers the automation model for ADSI in detail. I was completely knocked over when I got to the section on using ADO with ADSI!

Another book from them is VBScript Programmer's Reference - detailed coverage of VBScript, and coverage of the scripting and IE object models in detail. Just started my second read through last night. Thoroughly recommended, especially if you do anything with the WSH components, Shell.Application, or the InternetExplorer.Application objects.

>>>>How does active directory fit in here ?
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>>>It would take me too long to explain here to do the topic justice. Best for you to go to msdn.microsoft.com, and search on the exact phrase "Active Directory".
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>>Or pick up a copy of ADSI ASP Programmer's Reference by Steven Hahn (WROX Press).