Apple G0442 manual Dening users, groups, and computers, Use Workgroup Manager to

Use Workgroup Manager to:

•Dene accounts for users, groups, and computers

•Control access to hardware, software, and network resources

•Set up network-based group folders and printers

•Create customized settings for individual users and groups

Technology Overview 11

Mac OS X Server

Workgroup Manager

Mac OS X Server features the innovative Workgroup Manager application for dening and managing directory information. This powerful tool makes it easy for adminis- trators to set up user accounts, dene group relationships, and manage computing resources in a directory-based network environment. Workgroup Manager scales from managing local accounts on a single server to managing an entire organization using an enterprise directory server.

By taking full advantage of the robust manageability features built into the Mac OS X client operating system, Workgroup Manager provides greater control over organi- zational resources. At the same time, it optimizes the user’s computing experience with consistent settings, network-based home directories, and easy access to network resources, such as printers and group folders.

Dening users, groups, and computers

Workgroup Manager features an intuitive interface for directory-based management of user, group, and computer account information. Administrators can control passwords, print quotas, email quotas, and group membership, as well as set up share points, for Mac, Windows, and Linux clients—all from a single interface. The information dened in Workgroup Manager can be stored on the local server or

in a central LDAP directory server.

Managing Users, Groups, and Computers with Workgroup Manager

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1Share points. Designate folders or volumes to share among Mac, Windows, and Linux clients on the network.

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2 Account settings. Set up user and group accounts and lists of computers in the directory.

3Preferences. Set preferences and policies for Mac OS X systems on the network.

4Users, groups, and computers. Choose to dene settings on a per-user,per-group, or per-computer basis. Depending on the selection, Workgroup Manager displays a list of users, groups, or computers currently dened in the directory.

5List of users. Select a name to set up accounts or change settings.

6Network resources. Manage network resources and settings for individual users.