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Record the Business Reasons for the Directory

Before you design the new configuration, ensure that you are familiar with the directory's business reasons, and all challenges that the previous configuration had to overcome.

Review any design notes or documentation on the current configuration so that you are aware of any special requirements implemented by the design.

Here are some possibilities:

• Was query streaming used? This is no longer necessary.
• Were there specific security requirements?
• Was a specific schema required for any applications (for example, CA SiteMinder)?
• Was a password policy defined?
• Were DSAs in the same or different regions?
• Were load-share groups or other methods of restricting load-sharing used?