Current network relies on Citrix for remote users, roughly 3 branches with an average of 13 users per branch. I’m bringing in a fiber conection at 6mb while the branch offices will still use 1.4 T1. I would like to remove them from the Citrix enviromnet and run WAN hardware w/VPN. Couple of questions.
Should I create OU in AD for these branches and have them authenticate to a server in the branch or is there really not much traffic with authentication in AD and have them authenticate to the main office.
Would you recommend having a print server at the branches or have the individual map directly to the printer with a tcp/ip port?
Any other suggestions would be apprecitated, i’ve read a few white papers which are considered “Best Pratices” and I’m not fully convinced. I’ve always taken the philosphy of less is more in regards to IT. Not sure how complicated I want to make this WAN with multiple domain controllers and O/U’s and of course runnin remote servers and having to worry about DRC for these branches.
Thanks in advance for the help!!!!!