Active Directory Best Practices : Migrating, Designing, and Troubleshooting

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:* Building a complete Active Directory-based infrastructure* Understanding migration options, including the role of Organizational Units* Configuring domain controllers to support Flexible Single Master Operations* Understanding how Exchange affects Active Directory design* Using the new backup and restore options* Troubleshooting and optimizing the Active Directory database, File Replication Service, and Group Policy* Setting up and maintaining interoperation between Active Directory and DNS* Migrating and consolidating Windows NT 4 and Windows 2000-based domains* Managing patches* Securing the base operating system before promoting a domain controller* Securing DNS to protect associated domain controllers* Working with Active Directory security options