Getting Active Directory Info when using Windows Authentication?

Question

I am using Windows authentication on my asp.net MVC 3 app. Is there any way possible to get the users information out of active directory?

I know I can user User.Name.Id

Answer 1

If your code is running under the context of the user that you need information for, it gets even lighter (i.e. Windows Authentication):

//Must reference System.DirectoryServices.AccountManagement
var user = UserPrincipal.Current;

var firstName = user.GivenName;
var lastName = user.Surname;