Active directory best practices: migrating, designing and troubleshooting San Francisco, Calif.: SYBEX, c2005 ISBN 0-7821-4305-9

HOW DO YOU OPTIMALLY design a database that replicates only parts of itself to as many as thousands of domain controllers at differing intervals? Active Directory Best Practices 24seven is written specifically to build on the practical and conceptual knowledge you've already earned. Taking a "just the facts, ma'am" approach this book provides targeted instruction and insider tips to help you quickly implement the best practices established by successful network administrators across a wide range of industries. This is also an excellent way to make a pain-free transition to the latest release of Active Directory. Coverage includes:Building a complete Active Directory-based infrastructureUnderstanding migration options, including the role of Organizational UnitsConfiguring domain controllers to support Flexible Single Master OperationsUnderstanding how Exchange affects Active Directory designUsing the new backup and restore optionsTroubleshooting and optimizing the Active Directory database, File Replication Service, and Group PolicySetting up and maintaining interoperation between Active Directory and DNSMigrating and consolidating Windows NT 4 and Windows 2000-based domainsManaging patchesSecuring the base operating system before promoting a domain controllerSecuring DNS to protect associated domain controllersWorking with Active Directory security optionsAbout the AuthorBrad Price, MCSE: Messaging and MCT, has been in the IT field for 15 years. Currently he works as a technical trainer specializing in Active Directory and Exchange Server 2000 and 2003. Attention network administrators! Here is the book that zeros in on the exact information you need regarding migrating, designing, and troubleshooting Active Directory. The best practices and extensive troubleshooting advice revealed inside come directly from in-the-trenches knowledge of an Active Directory specialist. For your productivity, essential information is presented in an "at a glance" format, with lots of bulleted lists and specific solutions to real-world problems. Each chapter includes the following distinct sections: Best Practices, Features new to Server 2003 and how they differ from 2000, Security Considerations, Scripting, Tools and Utilities, Charts and Checklists. Advanced Coverage for Experienced Network Administrators Active Directory Best Practices 24seven is written specifically to build on the practical and conceptual knowledge you've already earned. Taking a "just the facts, ma'am" approach this book provides targeted instruction and insider tips to help you quickly implement the best practices established by successful network administrators across a wide range of industries. This is also an excellent way to make a pain-free transition to the latest release of Active Directory. Coverage includes: