Exploring Sample Design Models

Although the possibilities for OU and group design are nearly unlimited, often the same designs unfold because business needs are similar for many organizations. Over time, three distinctive models that influence OU and group design have emerged. The first model is based on a business function design, where varying departments dictate the existence of OUs and groups. The second model is geographically based, where remote sites are granted separate OUs and groups.

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