MCTS Windows Server® 2008 Active Directory Configuration: Study Guide

4.1. Reasons for Creating Multiple Domains

Before you look at the steps you must take to create multiple domains, become familiar with the reasons why an organization might want to create them.

In general, you should always try to reflect your organization's structure within a single domain. By using organizational units (OUs) and other objects, you can usually create an accurate and efficient structure within one domain. Creating and managing a single domain is usually much simpler than managing a more complex environment consisting of multiple domains.

That said, you should familiarize yourself with some real benefits and reasons for creating multiple domains as well as some drawbacks of using them.

4.1.1. Reasons for Using Multiple Domains ...