Planning Task List for Directory Synchronization

The Directory Synchronization Planning Task List in Table 20.8 is a convenient chapter reference list that helps you locate important tasks to enable you to create a Connection Agreement Plan for your organization.

Table   20.8 Planning Task List for Directory Synchronization

Task

Location in Chapter

Create the ADC Connection Agreement Plan.

Creating the ADC Connection Agreement Plan

Form the planning and deployment teams.

Creating the ADC Connection Agreement Plan

Examine your domain structure and Exchange Server site topology.

Creating the ADC Connection Agreement Plan

Prepare your network for ADC deployment.

Creating the ADC Connection Agreement Plan

Consider specific network requirements.

Creating the ADC Connection Agreement Plan

Determine which directory service you will manage objects from.

Creating the ADC Connection Agreement Plan

Administer objects from Active Directory.

Creating the ADC Connection Agreement Plan

Administer objects from Exchange Server 5.5 Directory Service.

Creating the ADC Connection Agreement Plan

Define objects for directory synchronization.

Creating the ADC Connection Agreement Plan

Map Exchange Server containers with Windows 2000 Server OUs.

Creating the ADC Connection Agreement Plan

Set up connection agreements.

Creating the ADC Connection Agreement Plan

Design connection agreements.

Creating the ADC Connection Agreement Plan

Document your ADC Connection Agreement Plan.

Creating the ADC Connection Agreement Plan

Test connection agreement configurations.

Creating the ADC Connection Agreement Plan

Determine a schedule for directory synchronization.

Creating the ADC Connection Agreement Plan

Back out of a synchronization in progress.

Ensuring Against Loss of Data