Windows Server® 2008 R2 Unleashed

Chapter 5. Designing a Windows Server 2008 R2 Active Directory

IN THIS CHAPTER

• Understanding AD DS Domain Design

• Choosing a Domain Namespace

• Examining Domain Design Features

• Choosing a Domain Structure

• Understanding the Single Domain Model

• Understanding the Multiple Domain Model

• Understanding the Multiple Trees in a Single Forest Model

• Understanding the Federated Forests Design Model

• Understanding the Empty-Root Domain Model

• Understanding the Placeholder Domain Model

• Understanding the Special-Purpose Domain Design Model

• Renaming an AD DS Domain

Proper design of a Windows Server 2008 R2 Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) structure is a critical component in the successful deployment of the technology. Mistakes ...