9). In the case of K + and Cl - , the electrical and concentration gradients of molecules work against each other. K + is attracted toward the inside of a cell because of the inside-negative membrane potential, but the moleculeâs concentration gradient works in the other direction.
Directory Definition. The term directory is used in a computer software context to refer to what appears to the user to be a container or folder1 that can hold files and other directories. A file is a named collection of related data that appears to the user as a single, contiguous block of information and that is retained in storage.
Active Directory is Microsoft's trademarked directory service, an integral part of the Windows 2000 architecture. Like other directory services, such as Novell Directory Services , Active Directory is a centralized and standardized system that automates network management of user data, security, and distributed resources, and enables interoperation with other directories. Active Directory is designed especially for distributed networking environments.