It's better to put a SEPARATE a/d in the DMZ than it is to put your production a/d in the DMZ.
It may be the proper solution, it may not be. You've not given me enough information to make a decision. J Regards, Michael B. Smith MCSE/Exchange MVP http://TheEssentialExchange.com From: Joe Heaton [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2008 10:59 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: AD in the DMZ, good idea? I'm thinking not, but one of our developers is wanting to setup a separate domain in the DMZ, so that we can create AD accounts for contractors that need to login to web apps. My brain, gut and every fiber of my being is saying that this is definitely NOT the way to do this. I am right here, aren't I? Joe Heaton AISA Employment Training Panel 1100 J Street, 4th Floor Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 327-5276 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm> ~