From LedHed's Wiki
2008 R2
http://microsoftguru.com.au/2011/05/28/microsoft-active-directory-best-practice/
http://microsoftguru.com.au/2012/07/29/microsoft-active-directory-best-practice-part-ii/
Default Domain Policy / Password Policy
http://jorgequestforknowledge.wordpress.com/2011/10/23/best-practices-for-the-default-domain-policy-and-the-default-domain-controllers-policy-gpos/