Securing Windows Server, according to bill gates, the company is # 1 priority. This book will begin by teaching the reader to create the conceptual design of their Active Directory infrastructure to collect and analyze business and technical requirements. Furthermore, the reader will create a logical design for an Active Directory infrastructure. Finally, readers will learn to create the physical design for active directory and network infrastructure including the placement of DNS servers, DC and GC placement and Flexible Single Master Operations (FSMO) role placement. * Active Directory is the market leader in directory services space, and 57% of all Microsoft corporate customers have deployed AD * Following Syngress proven "How to Cheat" methodology * Companion Web site provides dozens of templates, "Cheat Sheets", and checklists for the reader