TABLE OF CONTENTS We all know that planning is essential to successful deployment. In fact, it is always good to keep in mind the Seven Ps: Prior Planning and Practice Prevent Pretty Poor Performance. (For those of you familiar with the Seven Ps, I ve modified the fifth P to make it suitable for a general audience.) The new OCS 2007 deployment tool, combined with new wizards for many of the more common, everyday tasks such as configuring pools and obtaining certificates, greatly simplifies the process of installing, configuring, and activating OCS 2007. But the deployment tool and wizards don t take the place of planning (keep in mind those Seven Ps); they simply make it much easier to carry out your plans. Microsoft s OCS Planning Guide suggests that you follow these steps when planning your installation:
Determine key planning decisions The first thing you and your staff need to consider before choosing your topology is your main decision points.
Select your topology You should probably consider several different sample deployments based on the size and functionality you re seeking. This process should guide you through the possible options available to you while planning your deployment.
Plan your deployment path Develop an overview of the deployment process and summarize all the important things you need to remember when you begin your OCS 2007 deployment.
Prepare your infrastructure What are your requirements for Active Directory...
