Understanding and Deploying LDAP Directory Services > 5. Defining Your Directory Needs > Defining Your Directory Needs Checklist
Analyze your environment.
Determine application needs and prioritize them.
Determine user needs and prioritize them.
Determine deployment constraints and prioritize them.
Determine other environmental constraints and prioritize them.
Choose an appropriate directory design and deployment approach.
Set some achievable short- and long- term goals and milestones.
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