Introduction

This guide focuses on the design of infrastructure management solutions. The design was created using the guidance provided in the Infrastructure Management Services Blueprint.

With the increasing number of services on corporate networks, the monitoring and management of these services is becoming a challenge for information technology (IT) professionals. Adding to the challenge is the fact that many of the servers that host these services are located in secure or remote data centers where even administrative access may be a challenge. A systematic approach to managing remote servers not only helps maintain their integrity and security but also overcomes many of the challenges posed.

Windows Server System Reference Architecture (WSSRA) is an integrated set of service solutions based on architectural guidance for typical enterprise scenarios. The designs detailed in this guide were formulated using real world scenario specifications, specifically the Centralized Data Center (CDC) and Satellite Branch Office (SBO) scenarios. These scenarios are outlined in the Introduction to Windows Server System Reference Architecture document, and a further level of detail is provided in the Lab Implementation of Windows Server System Reference Architecture document. This guide provides a detailed breakdown of the requirements and exact design choices made for the provision of infrastructure management services in the CDC and SBO scenarios.

Designing an infrastructure management service includes the following phases:

These phases are described in the Infrastructure Management Services Blueprint.

The technology choices made throughout the design process are required to meet specific service-level goals for such criteria as availability, security, and scalability. These goals may be incorporated either implicitly or explicitly in the logical or physical design; wherever appropriate, this guide describes how they were incorporated in the design.

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Who Should Read This Guide

This guide is written for IT professionals responsible for designing infrastructure management services in enterprises that are similar in scale and scope to the CDC or SBO scenarios. The intended audience includes consultants, system architects, and the other IT professionals involved in the designing stages of infrastructure development projects across organizations.

The reader is expected to be able to follow the technical details and decisions presented in this guide.

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Knowledge Prerequisites

The reader of this guide must have an understanding of the problems faced while managing servers in remote locations. In addition, the reader should have some knowledge of the following technologies:

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