Chapter 7. Designing a Domain

Terms you'll need to know:

• Domain local group

• Global group

• Local group

• Mixed mode

• Native mode

• Security group

• Universal group

Techniques you'll need to master:

• Analyzing the administrative and security requirements of a business

• Choosing an appropriate name for the first Active Directory domain

• Identifying the three main types of security groups and their characteristics

• Implementing nesting of security groups to ease administration

• Designing an organizational unit (OU) structure to meet the administrative requirements

• Tailoring the OU structure for the application of Group Policies

One of the main goals when designing an Active Directory domain is to ensure that the needs of the business are met. It is crucial to have a thorough understanding of how objects can be organized in domains and organizational units (OUs) to create a structure that meets the administrative needs of the business. The strategy you use to organize objects into domains and OUs should reflect the structure of the business.

The following topics are covered throughout this chapter and will assist you in designing an Active Directory domain:

• Determining business needs

• Creating the first domain in Active Directory

• Planning security groups

• Planning the OU design

Also, keep in mind the terms and techniques listed on the previous page when working through the chapter.