One of the safest strategies for configuring Active Directory is to stick with the simplest deployment possible. Active Directory has been around since the release of Windows 2000 Server edition. This ...

Why mess with the default AD structure? Better security and organization are two reasons. Let's take a closer look. Recently, I read a blog article in which the author indicated that he likes to take ...

I'm in the process of deploying active directory at work and I'm looking for pointers and examples of AD structure. I'm especially interested in small networks. All the information I seem to find is ...

An Active Directory (AD) tree is a collection of domains within a Microsoft Active Directory network. The term refers to the fact that each domain has exactly one parent, leading to a hierarchical ...

10 tips for effective Active Directory design The way you design your Active Directory can make a huge difference in how well your network functions and how easy it is to administer. These best ...

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To pass the 70-296 exam, you not only need to know how to plan and configure an Active Directory structure you also have to know how to manage it once it is in place. Unfortunately, Active Directory ...

Now that Microsoft has had the official launch ceremony for Windows Server 2003, Windows NT’s days are numbered. Since Microsoft will soon be discontinuing support for Windows NT, now is a good time ...

You must also take into account whether your client has a compelling reason to upgrade to Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003. After all, if they're running Windows ...

In order to get the most out of Active Directory, you need to give a lot of thought to an efficient configuration that matches your workflow. One of the safest strategies for configuring Active ...