17. Conclusion

This guide has focused on summarizing the critical design decisions, activities, and tasks required to enable a successful design of Windows Server 2008 Active Directory. It has addressed the technical aspects, service characteristics, and business requirements needed to complete a comprehensive review of the decision-making process. When used in conjunction with product documentation, this guide can help organizations confidently plan Active Directory implementation.

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