Decision Summary

FSMOs should be placed strategically to ensure the complete and proper functioning of all directory services, from both an authentication and a management standpoint. FSMO server placement must be decided for five roles in the root domain and three roles for all other domains in the forest. This process must be completed for every forest.

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