How to Nest Users and Groups for Permissions

Author: Derek Melber

In this article I will show you how to nest users and groups for permissions.

When you investigate groups within Active Directory, you will see that you have many to choose from. The type and scope of group that you choose to create will depend on how that group can be used and where it can be used within the enterprise. Knowing how the Active Directory groups are designed by Microsoft will help you develop a solid group strategy for assigning permissions. In addition to knowing how to design your groups, there are some pitfalls with user and group nesting that you want to avoid, as these pitfalls create a very insecure environment.


Group types and scope

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