Mastering Active Directory

Distributed data stores for Active Directory integrated applications

Most of the Active Directory integrated applications also require schema modifications. After this, the application will store certain datasets in the Active Directory database. If it's multiple applications, Active Directory schema and data continues to grow, it will make a significant impact on Active Directory replication. Especially if it's via slow links. Instead of storing data in Active Directory database, additional datasets of applications can be stored in LDS instance. It will still use AD DS for authentication. Additional datasets stored in the LDS instance will not replicate to any other domain controllers.