Creating a New User:Open Active Directory Users and Computers.
- Press Win + R, type dsa.msc, and press Enter.
- Or, search for "Active Directory Users and Computers" in the Start menu.
Navigate to the Appropriate OU (Optional):
- Expand the domain tree on the left-hand side and locate the OU where you want to create the new user.
Right-click on the OU or container where you want to add the user.
The "New Object - User" wizard will open. Enter the user's details:
- First Name, Last Name, User logon name (username), and a password.
Optionally, you can set other attributes such as:
- User logon name (pre-Windows 2000): This is the legacy username used for authentication with older systems.
- User must change password at next logon: Useful for forcing the user to change their password upon first login.
- User cannot change password: Prevents the user from changing their password.
- Password never expires: Keeps the password from expiring.
- Account is disabled: Disables the account initially.
Click
Next and then
Finish to complete the user creation process.
Creating a New Group:- Open Active Directory Users and Computers.
- Navigate to the Appropriate OU (Optional).
- Right-click on the OU or container where you want to add the group.
In the "New Object - Group" wizard, enter the group name and choose the group scope (Security or Distribution) and type (Domain local, Global, or Universal).
- Note: For most security groups, choose "Security" as the group scope.
Click
Next and then
Finish to create the group.
Creating a New Organizational Unit (OU):- Open Active Directory Users and Computers.
- Right-click on the domain or an existing OU where you want to create the new OU.
- Select New > Organizational Unit.
Enter a name for the new OU and click
OK.
Note:
- Remember to follow your organization's naming conventions and security policies when creating new objects.
- Delegated administrative rights may be required to create certain objects, especially in higher-level OUs or the root of the domain.
- Be cautious when setting attributes like passwords and permissions to ensure security and compliance.