Free Chapter Download - Active Directory, Second Edition

Active Directory introduced vast improvements for Windows administrators, but it also introduced an entire new set of challenges. The directory services utility, while simplifying user and system administration, adds complexity in other areas (including network design and security, for example).

As with most projects, planning plays a critical role in properly configuring an Active Directory network. From estimating infrastructure requirements to transferring old domain data, frontline professionals need to know what they're getting into. Download the Active Directory Planning and Migration chapter from TechRepublic's Administrator's Guide to Active Directory, Second Edition. You'll find proven guidance for planning Active Directory deployments, migrations and upgrades.