The information in this appendix supersedes the paper, "Microsoft Windows NT Enterprise Planning Guide: Windows NT Domains and Domain Strategies," which was written for Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1. This appendix covers the enhancements to domains and domain planning for Windows NT Server version 3.5 and 3.51.
This planning guide provides in-depth information on the implementation of Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51, with a focus on domains and domain strategies. It is intended for networking groups who are going to implement a networking solution and may need assistance in planning the design and implementation of domains. The goal of this document is to provide an understanding of the various domain models, the business and technical reasons for selecting one model as opposed to the others, as well as the advantages and tradeoffs associated with each of the domain models.
This guide discuss the following topics:
Impact of New Features | Enhancements introduced in Windows NT Server 3.5/3.51 may impact the domain model selection as capacity and throughput increase. |
Review of Important Concepts | The purpose of this section is to provide a summary of the key concepts and features available within Windows NT Server that allow the implementation of domain structures. |
Planning for Your Domain Model | There are several areas that can influence the type of domain model you choose and the placement of backup domain controllers. This section covers the management, location, and replication areas that should be taken into consideration. |
Putting it all Together: Selecting Your Domain Model | Once the key concepts of domains are presented, the selection of a domain model is explored. This section covers the questions that a networking group should answer in order to determine the right domain model for the organization. |
Case Study: Microsoft Corporation Worldwide Network | Microsoft's domain model is presented here to show the flexibility of the Windows NT domain model. The Microsoft domain model serves over 150 sites in 52 countries and uses the multiple master domain model. |
Reference Materials | A further reading list is presented as reference material. |