Chapter 2. Analyzing an Existing Infrastructure

Exam Objectives in this Chapter:

• Identify network topology and performance levels

  • Identify constraints in the current network infrastructure

  • Interpret current baseline performance requirements for each major subsystem

• Analyze existing network operating system implementation

  • Identify the existing domain model

  • Identify the number and location of domain controllers on the network

  • Identify the configuration details of all servers on the network (server types might include primary domain controllers, backup domain controllers, file servers, print servers, and Web servers)

• Analyze the impact of Active Directory on the existing technical environment

  • Analyze interoperability requirements

  • Analyze the current level of service within an existing technical environment

  • Analyze the current network administration model

  • Analyze network requirements

• Analyze security requirements for the Active Directory directory service

  • Analyze current security policies, standards, and procedures

  • Identify the impact of Active Directory on the current security infrastructure

  • Identify the existing trust relationships

• Analyze the impact of the infrastructure design on the existing technical environment.

  • Analyze hardware and software requirements

  • Analyze interoperability requirements

  • Analyze current level of service within the existing technical environment

  • Analyze network requirements