Expanding MDI across multiple Active Directory forests
In today’s complex and often fragmented enterprise environments, managing security across multiple OUs and geographical boundaries is not just a necessity but a mandate. Active Directory, Microsoft’s directory service for Windows domain networks, is at the heart of identity management in most corporate environments. As organizations grow and evolve, they often find themselves managing not just one but multiple AD forests. Each forest can function as a distinct administrative, security, and policy boundary, raising unique challenges and opportunities in security management.
The concept of multiple forests
Active Directory forests are top-level containers in AD, which include one or more domains that are grouped together under a common schema and configuration. In a multi-forest environment, forests operate independently from one another, each with its own set of administrative policies and security settings....
