FAQ: How can I manage local users and groups using ADManager Plus?
This article addresses common queries about managing local administrator groups in an IT environment using ADManager Plus. Many IT admins look to streamline local user or group management across multiple workstations. This article clarifies what ADManager Plus can and cannot do in this context and points to helpful resources for managing local users and groups.
FAQ
Q: I need to add a user to the local admin group of all workstations. Can I do this using ADManager Plus?
A: No, this is not feasible with ADManager Plus. ADManager Plus is designed to work with Active Directory (LDAP-based) environments and manage domain resources. Local users and groups on individual machines are maintained in a separate directory (the local SAM database), which cannot be directly managed by ADManager Plus.
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