Public Active directory for testing

Question

I need to write some .NET code for listing user and groups. I am planing to use LINQ. I do not have access to the Active directory for testing. I do not have a server and can no

Answer 1

I don't think AD is the sort of thing you would find a public server to develop against.

Best would be to run either ADAM or AD as a virtual machine on your dev box. Neither require much processor or RAM.

Answer 2

There is a related question in serverfault, but it doesn't adds much. The solutions apparently are the same.

I think the solution of a virtual machine is great for me, because in my company the internet connection is restricted and using a publicly accesible AD is out of the question.

Answer 3

Maybe you can install a local ADAM instead of a full-blown AD.

Answer 4

You could try ADAM (Active Directory Application Mode) which will install and run on XP and Vista (not sure about 7). ADAM behaves a little differently than AD, but it may fit your need.