You should perform these tasks when putting your directory service into production:
Make sure that your directory design is complete.
Perform a directory service pilot.
Create a plan for putting your directory service into production:
- List the resources needed for your rollout.
- Create a list of prerequisite tasks.
- Create a detailed service rollout plan.
- Develop criteria for success.
- Create a publicity and marketing plan.
Prepare for possible problems.
Execute your production plan:
- Gather needed resources.
- Perform prerequisite tasks.
- Roll out the service.
- Check your progress against your success criteria.
- Publicize your new service.