Need to authenticate Active directory user using Adminstrator credentials

Question

we need to get list of active directory users using adminstrator credentials dynamically how to authenticate active direcotry user using adminstrator credentials

Sascha · Answer

Hi As far as I know you do not need administrator privileges to query the active directory for all available users groups OU Computers or Printers. You just need to enter valid credentials for any user within the AD. If you run your Application on a PC in the Domain you previously logged into windows with your AD user credentials meaning you auth'ed already. Therefor you can query the AD without beeing an admin or having administrator credentials. Best