Proven ways to build an effective Active Directory™-based service for your organization.Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Active Directory™ provides a central service that lets you easily organize network resources; manage users, computers, and applications; and secure your network. BUILDING ENTERPRISE ACTIVE DIRECTORY SERVICES outlines the best practices and procedures for developing an Active Directory-based architecture that reflects the logical structure and needs of your enterprise. The book provides detailed, real-world deployment information, including guidelines, step-by-step implementation information, and recommendations for must-have tools—all based on Microsoft Consulting Services’ extensive Active Directory rollout work for Microsoft Certified Solution Providers and customers. This book will help you to:• Define specifications for Active Directory in your organization.• Plan and design an effective, intuitive Active Directory-based infrastructure.• Identify services and resources for migration to Active Directory.• Develop a prioritized matrix of Active Directory-based features that your organization can deploy.Plan and implement an efficient namespace for Active Directory.