Before you begin to design a domain that is suitable for your enterprise, ensure that you read and understand the following:
For information about eDirectory, see the eDirectory Documentation.
DSfW emulates the Active Directory security model on top of eDirectory. Most of the security considerations for both Active Directory and eDirectory apply to DSfW. However, there are some key differences. For a functional overview, see Domain Services for Windows Security Model.
If you are creating a new eDirectory tree in your network, you must do some additional planning before you install the first server in the tree. For more information, see the OES 2015: Planning and Implementation Guide.
For information on requirements and guidelines for using DSfW on OES servers, see Planning Your DSfW Implementation.
For information on Active Directory planning guidelines by Microsoft, see Best Practice Active Directory Design for Managing Windows Networks.
For information about Forests, Domains, and Trust Relationships, see Understanding DSfW in Relation to Active Directory.
For information about DSfW in relation to Samba and IDM, see Understanding DSfW in Relation to Samba and Understanding DSfW in Relation to IDM.