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User and Group Management The configuration of the domain controller is reflected on the NAS server because it obtains user account information from the domain controller when deployed in a domain environment. As mentioned previously, the server cannot act as a domain controller itself. User and Group Name Planning Effective user and group management is dependent upon how well the user and group names are organized. Administrators typically create a small number of groups on the network and then assign users to the appropriate group or groups. File system and share permissions can then be applied at the group level, rather than at the user level. If the number of groups is small, assigning the appropriate permissions to selected group, or groups, is more efficient than assigning permissions to each user. Although each organization has specific conventions, following general guidelines makes administration simpler and more efficient. Because CIFS/SMB is dependent on users and groups to grant appropriate access levels to file shares, CIFS/SMB administration benefits from a consistent user and group administration strategy. Managing User Names Usernames should reflect a logical relationship between the username and the person who uses the account. It is important that rules are established to ensure that usernames are: ■ Systematic ■ Easy to follow and implement ■ Easy to remember Using a combination of the user's first name, middle initial, and last name results in systematic usernames for every member of a particular organization. Common examples include: ■ First initial followed by last name (jdoe for John Doe) ■ First initial followed by middle initial and last name (jqpublic for John Q. Public) ■ First name followed by last name, separated by a period (john.smith for John Smith) ■ Last name followed by first initial (doej for Jane Doe) Guidelines must be in place for instances when two users have the same initials or name. For example, a number can be added to the end of the username (jdoe1 and jdoe2). Other conventions can be applied. Just ensure that conventions are both systematic and consistent. Managing Group Names Group management follows many of the same principles as user management. It is recommended that group naming conventions be systematic and easy to understand. Make the group name convey some logical information about the function or purpose of the group. Table 11 provides examples of group names. Table 11: Group Name Examples Group Name Administrators Users Power users Description All designated administrators on the server All standard server users All standard server users requiring advanced access levels 112 NAS 4000s and 9000s Administration Guide