AD Structure question

nel

i know this is probs a very open question. but what is the best way to structure your Active directory? i dont know much about AD but what im trying to say is the structuring with OU's etc. like say if i was setting up a new domain would it be best to create OU's refering to the company departments? or would it be best to create OU's for each level of user?

eurotrash

Depends on the size, locations, number of departments, any requirements that might pertain to certain departments or locations, etc. As you said, it's very open.

Often (in the 294) the geographical model is used.

sprkymrk

Read through this for some ideas:

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/technologies/activedirectory/plan/bpaddsgn.mspx

It's pretty lengthy, but AD is a big subject with lots of things to consider.