1. The Planning and Design Series Approach

This guide is one in a series of planning and design guides that clarify and streamline the planning and design process for Microsoft® infrastructure technologies. Each guide in the series addresses a unique infrastructure technology or scenario. These guides include the following topics:

• Defining the technical decision flow (flow chart) through the planning process.

• Describing the decisions to be made and the commonly available options to consider in making the decisions.

• Relating the decisions and options to the business in terms of cost, complexity, and other characteristics.

• Framing the decision in terms of additional questions to the business to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the appropriate business landscape.