Active Directory Enterprise Architecture
Active Directory forms the backbone of modern enterprise infrastructure. Our comprehensive guides cover everything from initial design considerations to advanced security implementations, focusing on real-world scenarios and battle-tested methodologies.
The correct Architecture and Implementation of Microsoft Active Directory is mandatory in order to achieve an efficient management, secure environment and with consolidated cost. Nowadays a corporate directory is a core component of the IT implementation. All users rely on AD authorization and authentication for daily business. Assuring the health of this asset is essential.
EguibarIT has accumulated over 30 years of experience designing and implementing Active Directory into middle-sized companies and huge international corporations with over 200,000 users. Our solutions are efficient transpose between business requirements and the directory. Having the delegation model implemented into the Active Directory we can benefit from the greatest integration between business, systems and persons. And additionally having the Tier Model, we can be sure that one of the most valued assets is protected.
Active Directory Networking Services
Analyze and adapt the existing network services to simplify the daily management of the IT department. Provide standard market solutions to integrate network services, increasing safety and lowering maintenance effort. Also design and implement accordingly the Active Directory logical network, regardless of size, geographical distribution or the complexity of the solution.
AD Group Policy
Analyze each of the areas identified in the business model and create a series of specific standards to be implemented for each unit mentioned. Since each departmental molecule has a specific function for the operation within the company, individual requirements must also be flexible enough to allow it, but always aligned to the vision of the company.
Having a consolidated (we like to call it “monolithic”) group policy strategy, will simplify the overall management, rendering into an effective and fast policy hierarchy.
Tier Model & Zero Trust Implementation
The Active Directory Tier Model is essential for implementing zero-trust principles in enterprise environments. Our documentation provides step-by-step guidance for designing and implementing a secure, scalable directory structure that supports modern security requirements while maintaining operational efficiency.
Whether you're implementing a new Active Directory forest or securing an existing environment, our guides focus on practical, tested approaches that have been successfully deployed in enterprise environments. We cover everything from OU design and delegation models to advanced security configurations and compliance frameworks.
Tier Model Design
Complete Tier Model implementation for enterprise Active Directory environments with zero-trust principles.
- Tier 0 (Identity Layer)
- Tier 1 (Servers)
- Tier 2 (Workstations)
- OnPrem and Hybrid
- DMZ & Isolation
Delegation Framework
RBAC implementation with least-privilege delegation models for secure Active Directory administration.
- Role-Based Access Control
- Least Privilege Access
- OU Structure Design
- Compliance Frameworks
Security & Hardening
Advanced security configurations, hardening guides, and threat protection for Active Directory environments.
- Threat Protection
- Monitoring & Detection
- Hardening Configurations
- Security Auditing
Key Topics Covered
- Forest and Domain Design: Multi-domain architectures, trust relationships, and federation strategies
- OU Structure: Organizational unit design for delegation, GPO application, and administrative efficiency
- Group Policy Management: Centralized configuration management and security policy enforcement
- Certificate Services: PKI implementation for enterprise certificate management and security
- Federation & Hybrid Identity: Azure AD Connect, ADFS, and hybrid cloud integration