Windows® Small Business Server 2008 Administrator’s Companion

Chapter 9. Managing Users and Groups

• Understanding Groups

• Creating Groups

• Working with Groups

• Managing User Roles

• Adding a New User Account

• Adding Multiple User Accounts

• Giving Users Access to Computers

• Summary

When it comes to a network, the users and administrators all have different sets of needs, and some of those needs can come into conflict. For the most part, users need reliable access to the files, folders, applications, printers, and other devices required to do their jobs. What they don’t need are error messages, delays, or any other obstructions. The person in charge of the network has his or her own needs, such as shielding need-to-know material from those who don’t need to know and protecting the users from themselves. The key to bringing ...