Forest Design Models

1. Single Forest, Single Domain

  • Use Case: Small to medium organizations
  • Pros: Simple management
  • Cons: Limited scalability for dispersed organizations

2. Single Forest, Multiple Domains

  • Use Case: Large organizations with distinct divisions
  • Pros: Balanced administration and scalability
  • Cons: Increased complexity

3. Resource Forest Model

  • Use Case: Security-focused deployments
  • Pros: Enhanced security through separation
  • Cons: More complex to implement

4. Regional Forest Model

  • Use Case: Multinational organizations
  • Pros: Localized administration, global integration
  • Cons: Highest management overhead