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Overview of Google Apps Directory Sync
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Directory Sync and Deployment
GADS can be used during different stages of the Google Apps deployment cycle.
This section discusses the three-phase deployment model recommended for
implementing Google Apps, and how Directory Sync fits into this model.
For a tutorial on the three-phase deployment model, see the video
The Three-Phase Deployment Model
The methodology described in this section is based on field studies and real-world
deployment experience with Google Apps. The goal of this model is to accomplish
a Google Apps deployment quickly and give users the best possible customer
experience.
Deployment is typically divided into three phases, plus planning beforehand and
maintenance afterward.
The following steps are described in more detail below.
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Plan: Before you begin with your Core IT phase, take time to learn about
Google Apps, plan for your deployment, and secure resources.
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First Phase: Core IT: Core IT department users are activated on Google
Apps.
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Second Phase: Early Adopter: A small number of early adopters are
activated with Google Apps and use it for regular business functions.
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Third Phase: Global Go Live: All users are activated in Google Apps.
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Maintenance: After your Global Go Live date, ongoing maintenance involves
keeping up services, monitoring to detect any issues, and updating for
changes to your organization such as departing users, new hires, and name
changes.
Variations for Different Organizations
These steps may vary for your environment. If you are administering an
organization with fewer than 250 users, you may decide to add your Core IT and
Early Adopter users at the same time, and combine these two phases.