NTC 328 Wk 1 Discussion – Design Models

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students. 

Due Thursday:

A substantive post should follow this criteria:

• Range from 150 to 300 words
• Integrate theory, research, and/or professional experience
• Include specific examples and/or substantiating evidence
• Include in-text citations and references in APA format
• Stay on topic and address the course objectives
• Demonstrate proper spelling, grammar, and scholarly tone

AD was designed to be a flexible, forgiving directory services implementation. Consequently, multiple design models are available to choose from, depending on the individual needs of the organization.

Discuss  the structure of each of the design models below and the environments in which they work best:

• Single-domain model
• Multiple-domain model
• Multiple trees in a single-forest model
• Federated-forests model
• Peer-root model
• Placeholder domain model
• Special-purpose model

Post your response to the discussion area.

Respond  to at least one of your peers. In your response, consider sharing insights related to each design model. Alternatively, offer additional insights regarding the design models described by your peer.

Due Monday:

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses.