Preparing to Restructure Active Directory Domains Within a Forest

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

Careful planning is an important part of restructuring Active Directory domains. Completing the necessary preparatory tasks before you restructure Active Directory domains enables you to reduce the effect on users of migrating objects from source to target domains. To prepare for the restructuring process, the Active Directory deployment team must obtain the necessary design information from the Active Directory design team.

Figure 12.2 shows the steps that are involved in preparing to restructure Active Directory domains within a forest.

Figure 12.2   Preparing to Restructure Active Directory Domains Within a Forest