To configure Active Directory site links and site link bridges, consider the following:

1. Create site links. Using sites for the connections will make managing the network easier by grouping related sites.
2. Define the desired replication interval. The shorter the interval, the faster changes made on one computer will replicate throughout the entire network.
3. Specify site link bridge connections. Site link bridges are used to connect site links that are not directly connected. It allows for better control over replication traffic between sites.
4. Create replication schedules within the discretionary access control. This will ensure only the appropriate users will be able to make changes to the site link bridge configuration.
5. Designate bridgehead servers. These servers will be used to process replication traffic for all servers in the site.