Re: Active Domain Architecture in an Academic Environment

[Brandon Payne <payneb () SVCC EDU>]

We chose to implement a single forest/domain for our environment. Dealing
with multiple forests can get tricky at times as it has more administrative
overhead.  Also, make sure you do the necessary planning for your OU
structure before implementing; However, OU structure can always change.

-- 
Brandon Payne
Technical Support Specialist
Information Services
Sauk Valley Community College


On Tue, Sep 28, 2010 at 2:42 PM, Feehan, Patrick <
Patrick.Feehan () montgomerycollege edu> wrote:

> In preparation for a migration from Novell, we are in the process of
> designing a new Active Directory domain structure.  Right now we have
> separate administrative (faculty and staff) and academic (classrooms and
> students) networks.  We are debating whether to have a single forest
> encompassing both networks (users and workstations) or a two-forest
> architecture with the functions split.  We would like to hear what other
> colleges have done.  Did you elect to implement one or two forests?  Why did
> you choose that solution?  In retrospect, was that the correct solution?  If
> not, why not?  Any information would be a great help.  Thanks.
>
> Patrick J. Feehan JD, CIPP
> Director of IT Privacy & Cybersecurity Compliance
> Montgomery College
> (240) 567-3087
> patrick.feehan () montgomerycollege edu