Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Design and Implementation
A unique, scenario-based approach to selecting and implementing the best Active Directory design for your environment
 

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Chapter 1: The Importance of a Domain
I would assume since you’re reading this book you already know you need a domain and are looking for advice and guidance on the best configuration for your environment (if you have not bought the book and are just reading at the book shop you’re taking food from my child’s mouth and should stop now - but if you're reading the Free Online Edition, you may carry on - Ed).

What’s very common is people don’t realize the full potential of a domain and exactly what it can offer your organization. Many times the Active Directory is simply used as a replacement for an NT 4.0 SAM domain without offering any additional benefits but we’ll come onto that in much more detail throughout this book.

We’ll start with a brief history of how the concept of domains originated and how its use has evolved up to the current state at which point we’ll investigate the current levels of functionality available. It’s vital to understand where domains came from to appreciate the evolution that has occurred and the factors to consider when implementing Active Directory which is the final destination of our adventure.
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    • In the Beginning
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      • Who's SAM?
      • Domain Controllers
      • Joining a Domain
      • What do I Need the Active Directory For?
      • Trust Relationships
      • Domain Models
        • Single Domain Model
        • Single Master Domain Model
        • Multiple Master Domain Model
        • Complete Trust Model
    • The Main Event—Active Directory
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      • The Directory Service Implementation
      • The Blueprint of the Active Directory
      • Creating a Domain Controller
      • Domain Controller Farm
      • Kerberos
      • Domains
      • Trees
      • Forests
      • Organizational Units
      • Sites
      • FSMO Roles
      • Global Catalog
      • Domain and Forest Modes
      • Group Policy
    • Summary

     
    BOOK DETAILS
      Paperback, 375 pages
    Released: January 2005
    ISBN: 1904811086
    Authors: John Savill    		  
     

    TABLE OF CONTENTS
    Introduction
    1: The Importance of a Domain
    2: The Small Accountancy Firm
    3: Step-By-Step Migration
    4: The Regional Legal Firm
    5: The Retail-Based Company
    6: The International Financial Company
    Index
     




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