Managing Active Directory Local Users and Groups
Local User Management deals with creating, managing, and securing user and group accounts that are stored locally on a Windows computer. Local user accounts are specific to a computer. Local Users and Groups is a
Authenticating and authorizing objects in AD
When it comes to resource sharing, the first thought is to provide access only to those who require it and to the level they require it. This is where security principal objects play a crucial
Active Directory User properties – Telephone tab
The telephone tab of the user properties window allows you to add detailed telephone contacts for the user. Label LDAP Name Example as in the figure Home home Phone 06202123 Pager pager 89765412 Mobile mobile
AD Group object properties
Members tab The Members tab displays the name of all users and groups that are members of the group. The add buttons and remove buttons can be used to add or remove users or groups
Auditing Nested Group Memberships: An Expert Guide
Reading time: ~14–18 min • Last updated: 2025-09-29 Nested groups are convenient, flexible, and dangerously opaque. This guide shows how to audit them properly in Active Directory and Microsoft Entra, with path-aware reporting,
Creating objects in Active Directory
What are Active Directory Objects? Active Directory (AD), Microsoft’s proprietary directory service for Windows Server, allows administrators to control permissions and network resource access. In AD, data is stored as objects. An object is a
Active Directory User Object: An Introduction
What you will learn from this article: Active Directory is a directory service that organizations can use to organize their resources. The Active Directory network is comprised of elements called Active Directory objects. These objects
Active Directory User properties – Organization tab
The organization tab of the user properties window allows you to add organization specific user details such as his company, department, designation, managers, subordinates etc. Label LDAP Name Example as in the figure Title title
