Understanding Active Directory -- Planning and conducting your business assessment -- Analyzing the results of the business assessment -- Analysing the IT administration model -- Analyzing the physical environment -- Analyzing performance-related requirements -- Analyzing security requirements -- Impact of Active Directory -- End-user needs and desktop management -- DNS and Active Directory -- Designing the Active Directory structure -- Designing an OU and group policy management structure -- Developing a schema modification plan -- Planning for coexistence -- Designing an AD implementation plan -- Designing Windows 2000 directory services infrastructure -- Study and exam prep tips -- Practice exam -- Appendices.