Designing the Active Directory Logical Structure

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

Designing your Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 Active Directory® directory service logical structure involves defining the structure of and relationships between the forests, domains, and organizational units that you plan to deploy. Carefully designing your Active Directory logical structure enables you to minimize the time and effort required to implement Active Directory in your organization. In this way, you can establish an efficient structure that best meets the administrative needs of your organization.

In This Topic

Overview of Designing the Active Directory Logical Structure

Identifying the Deployment Project Participants

Creating a Forest Design

Creating a Domain Design

Designing a DNS Infrastructure to Support Active Directory

Designing Organizational Units for Delegation of Administration

Additional Resources for Designing the Active Directory Logical Structure