Chapter 3. Planning Namespace and Domains

Planning has somehow acquired a poor reputation these days. It’s associated in some people’s minds with long, boring meetings and is even viewed as a way to avoid taking action. Nevertheless, planning and preparation are essential, whether you’re constructing a network or just painting a room.

If you’re coming to the concept of a namespace for the first time, you’d be well advised to spend the necessary time and energy up front—you’ll be repaid later with reduced support costs, more flexibility, and less reorganization.

Planning the namespace of a large or even medium-sized organization is an iterative process. You ...

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