Inside Active Directory Integration in Large/Complex Environments

Active Directory Integration is an exciting new feature that when leveraged properly, can reduce total-cost-of-ownership (TCO) in managing your Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2007 infrastructure. However, the process for successful implementation in a multi-domain or multi-forest environment is often difficult to navigate. In this "notes from the field" session, learn the tricks for effective implementation, advanced configuration, automation and troubleshooting of the Active Directory integration feature in large and complex enterprise environments. In this end-to-end demonstration of Active Directory Integration for Operations Manager, learn: • How Active Directory integration works behind the scenes (AD Integration internals) • How to implement Active Directory integration to reduce TCO in large and complex environments • Agent Deployment methods with Active Directory integration • Configuring RunAs security for Active Directory integration in multi-domain and multi-forest environments • LDAP query samples, tips and tricks • Overcoming wildcard limitations in LDAP queries • How to test LDAP queries BEFORE you deploy • Advanced troubleshooting for unraveling problems with Active Directory integration