Exploring the Transition to Multi-Domain Active Directory Forests in the Cloud Era: A Business-Driven Evolution

Posted by

The ninth installment of the “Twelve Days of Blog-mas” series discusses the evolution of enterprise architectures from single-domain Active Directory forests to multi-domain ones, driven by business needs. The article explores the complexities and challenges of this transition, particularly in the context of the cloud era.

Welcome to the Multi-Tenant and Cross-Platform World

In the ninth edition of the Twelve Days of Blog-mas, we delve into the world of multi-tenant and cross-platform technologies. This is a world that has significantly evolved from the days of on-prem Active Directory being the hub of many enterprise architectures.

From Single-Domain to Multi-Domain AD Forests

Business needs have often driven the requirement to expand single-domain AD forests into multi-domain AD forests. This was especially true in the NT days, where one might have ‘Account Domains’ and ‘Resource Domains’ – connected via one-ways trusts.

“Before the cloud, when on-prem Active Directory was the hub of many enterprise architectures, business needs often drove the requirement to expand single-domain AD forests into multi-domain AD forests.”

The Evolution of NT 4.0 Domains

As technology evolved, multiple existing NT 4.0 domains were ‘upgraded’ into a single AD forest, as additional domains. This was a significant step forward in the evolution of enterprise architectures.

Embracing the Cloud

With the advent of cloud technology, the landscape of enterprise architectures has changed drastically. The cloud has brought about new opportunities and challenges, making it an exciting time for tech-savvy individuals and businesses alike.

“Greetings! Before the cloud, when on-prem Active Directory was the hub of many enterprise architectures…”

Stay tuned for more insights into the multi-tenant and cross-platform world in the upcoming editions of the Twelve Days of Blog-mas.

  • The article is part of the “Twelve Days of Blog-mas” series.
  • It discusses the shift from single-domain Active Directory forests to multi-domain ones.
  • The transition was driven by business requirements.
  • The article explores the challenges of this evolution in the era of cloud computing.
  • The author of the article is Michael Hildebrand.
  • From the Core Infrastructure and Security Blog



    Related Posts
    Unlock the Power of the Platform: Your Guide to Power Platform at Microsoft Ignite 2022

    Microsoft Power Platform is leading the way in AI-generated low-code app development. With the help of AI, users can quickly Read more

    Unlock the Power of Microsoft Intune with the 2210 October Edition!

    Microsoft Intune is an enterprise mobility management platform that helps organizations manage mobile devices, applications, and data. The October edition Read more

    Unlock the Power of Intune 2.211: What’s New for November!

    Microsoft Intune has released its November edition, featuring new updates to help IT admins better manage their organization’s mobile devices. Read more

    Unlock the Power of Microsoft Edge on Intune-Managed Shared Android Devices

    Microsoft Intune now supports Microsoft Edge on Android devices, allowing organizations to provide a secure and productive experience for their Read more