Configuring the Target Domain OU Structure for Administration

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

The Active Directory design team creates the OU structure for the target domain. They also define the groups responsible for the administration of each OU and the membership of each group. You can use that information to configure the target domain for administration. This involves the following steps:

  1. Log on as an administrator to any domain controller in the target domain.

  2. Open Active Directory Users and Computers and create the OU structure specified by your design team.

  3. Create administrative groups and assign users.

  4. Delegate the administration of the OU structure to groups as defined in your design.