Mastering Active Directory - Second Edition

Domains

Referring back to my example about the Amazon rainforest, we can say that there are more than 400 tribes living there. Each of these tribes is unique in certain ways. Each tribe has a different language and culture. Each tribe has its own territory for hunting, farming, and fishing. Each tribe know its boundaries and does not cross others' boundaries as that can lead to war between tribes. Each tribe has its own tools and methods for hunting and farming. Also, each tribe has different groups assigned to different tasks. Some are good at hunting, some are good at farming, and some are good at cooking. All their contributions help them to survive and grow as a tribe.

The Active Directory domain can also be explained in a similar way. ...