Synchronizing Active Directory with Exchange Server Directory Service

If you are planning to implement Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Server Active Directory™ and you currently maintain the Microsoft® Exchange Server version 5.5 directory service, this is an essential planning chapter for the directory service management personnel in your organization. The directory synchronization concepts and processes presented in this chapter will help you determine the most cost-effective and efficient method to administer Windows 2000 Server Active Directory and Exchange Server 5.5 directory service. Additionally, the examples will help you determine which directory synchronization and administration configuration options are most appropriate for your organization.

Before reading this chapter, it is recommended you read the chapters "Designing the Active Directory Structure" and "Determining Domain Migration Strategies" in this book. These chapters provide you with an understanding of the new concepts and key components of Active Directory and the domain migration-related issues.

In This Chapter

Overview of Directory Synchronization

Creating the ADC Connection Agreement Plan

Protecting Against Accidental Loss of Data

Planning Task List for Directory Synchronization

Chapter Goal

This chapter will help you develop the following planning document:

Active Directory Connector (ADC) Connection Agreement Plan

Related Information in the Resource Kit

For more information about Active Directory, namespace planning, and domain administration, see "Designing the Active Directory Structure" in this book.
For more information about migrating to Windows 2000 Server, see "Determining Domain Migration Strategies" in this book.
For more information about Windows 2000 Server security standards, see "Planning Distributed Security" in this book.
For more information about creating test plans, see "Building a Windows 2000 Test Lab" in this book.