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Dear Experts,
one of my client looking to setup a network.
Network has 250 Branches with 30-50 users and 1 HO with 300 + users..
i would like to know what is the possible domain Architecture/Typlogy we should setup, i was thinking of having 1 forest and 250domains as braches.....
we will have 1 Exchange server (2010), i am planning to use win 2008R2 std edition.
Server Hardware, Firewalls and Network switches already decided,,, please help in Winodws Domain setup.
one of my client looking to setup a network.
Network has 250 Branches with 30-50 users and 1 HO with 300 + users..
i would like to know what is the possible domain Architecture/Typlogy we should setup, i was thinking of having 1 forest and 250domains as braches.....
we will have 1 Exchange server (2010), i am planning to use win 2008R2 std edition.
Server Hardware, Firewalls and Network switches already decided,,, please help in Winodws Domain setup.
Windows Server 2008ExchangeActive Directory
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gsmartin
And one Exchange server for 10,000 users? And Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard? For what? A branch? the Headquarters? The entire network?
Also, HOW can you realistically plan the server configuration when you don't know the domain topology yet? I caution you - this is a MAJOR PROBLEM waiting to happen. A cluster $#@% even. The server hardware should be decided ONLY after you know the server software design and configuration. It's lunacy to decide on hardware before you know this stuff. Sorry, I'm being blunt... but that's how I feel about what I've read and understood.
Also, HOW can you realistically plan the server configuration when you don't know the domain topology yet? I caution you - this is a MAJOR PROBLEM waiting to happen. A cluster $#@% even. The server hardware should be decided ONLY after you know the server software design and configuration. It's lunacy to decide on hardware before you know this stuff. Sorry, I'm being blunt... but that's how I feel about what I've read and understood.
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Thanks for your responce...
as i mention this is for my client and i am not the administrator...
the ideas was to setup domain,,, mycompany.local and all branches with cityname. and mycompany.local....i do understand your concern thats why i ask this question here.
i would really appreciate if you can give/share or provide me a link to understand a help deploying this network.
as i mention this is for my client and i am not the administrator...
the ideas was to setup domain,,, mycompany.local and all branches with cityname. and mycompany.local....i do understand your concern thats why i ask this question here.
i would really appreciate if you can give/share or provide me a link to understand a help deploying this network.
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I know this question is closed, but Exchange 2010 needs to be setup properly in this environment. You need to implement an Exchange DAG (Database Availability Group). At least three to four servers preferably split across two data centers. This is crucial for this size environment.
If your not family with this you should hire a PS company to properly architect setup and deploy.
If your not family with this you should hire a PS company to properly architect setup and deploy.
Really, if you're in charge of this and asking this question, I would strongly recommend hiring a professional AD consultant to look closely at your needs and plan this appropriately. Asking on EE is great... but this is a HUGE deployment - 10,000 users, give or take... get this WRONG or even PARTLY wrong and you'll cost the company THOUSANDS of dollars or more in lost productivity, reliability, and potential repair/rebuilding costs.