Mastering Active Directory - Second Edition

Domain controller placement

Domain controller placement in the infrastructure is dependent on a few things:

• Network topology: Organizations can have different buildings, branch offices, and data centers connected together. The services and resources that are hosted in those locations may require domain controller integration. Replication is key for domain controllers. The placement of the domain controllers in the network will depend on whether it's possible to achieve successful replication or not. Network segmentation can prevent relevant traffic from passing through networks, which can impact replications. It is important to adjust the network topology to support the Active Directory design you have in place.
• Security: Physical security ...