Chris
As you correctly point out, there will be dependencies on how extensively AD
is implemented. But even if you just want to do a quick, no-frills
migration you have to make a number of key decisions that can have a
significant impact on network traffic, from the big things such as forest,
domain and site design right down to replication schedules and global
catalog server placement.
There are too many variables involved to answer your question. I would
re-inforce Charles Oppermann's recommendation of the Windows 2000 Server
Resource Kit as a starting point.
Here's a link to a good article on AD replication traffic which gives some
good general recommendations:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/win2000/win2ksrv/technote/ntopt11.asp
(check wrapping)
Tony
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Subject: [ActiveDir] Impact on Network
Hi all,
We're currently entertaining the idea of implementing ActiveDir.
As a network infrastructure architect I'm interested in the impact on the
network traffic.
Is there any bench-marking done as to how it compares to an NT-Domain
network?
I know it largely will depend on how extensive ActiveDir is implemented.
And that ActiveDir offers more than the resources in an NT-Domain. But for
starters, if one wants to convert without the extras initially and with the
same amount of servers, is there more traffic due to replication and or
resource-name lookups?
Any insights are highly appreciated...
Rgds, Chris.
Royal & SunAlliance Insurance - Canada - Technical Development - Network
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