Analyzing Business Requirements

Create a document which describes the state of each component of the business environment. Use this document when developing the 4 stages of an Active Directory infrastructure desgin.

1. Creating a forest plan
   
2. Creating a domain
   
3. Creating a OU structure
   
4. Creating a site topology
   

Business Models

Company's existing and planned company model and geographic scope.

1. regional
   
2. national
   
3. international
   
4. Subsidiary
   
5. Branch Offices
   

Company's existing and planned company processes.

1. Information Flow
   
2. Communication Flow
3. Service and Product Life
   
4. Decision making Process
   

Planned and Existing Organizational Structures

1. Management Model
   
2. Vendors
   
3. Partners
   
4. Customer Relationships
   
5. Acquisition Plans
   

Organizational Strategies

1. Priorities
   
2. Projected Growth
   
3. Growth Strategy
   
4. Relevant Laws and Regulations
   
5. Risk Tolerance (downtime)
   
6. Total Cost of Operations
   

IT Management Structure

1. Structure
   
2. Funding Model
   
3. Outsourcing Practices
   
4. Decision-Making Process
   
5. Change-Management Processes