Audience (Best Practices for Securing Active Directory Installations)

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2

This guide is intended primarily for IT planners, architects, and managers who are responsible for establishing Active Directory deployment and operations practices. As a result, this guide emphasizes the decision-making process, rather than procedures.