Re: [ActiveDir] Active Directory Limitations - max 5000 users per group?

[Eric Yeoh]

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Hi,   I do agree that in most cases, no one will be insane enuff to put 5000 users in one group, the thing is why can't we?   After all, we bought the s/ware so why can't we use it the way we want it?   ERIC ----- Original Message ----- From: Hutchins, Mike To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2002 03:46 Subject: RE: [ActiveDir] Active Directory Limitations - max 5000 users per group? The 5000 user limit is not a 5000 "user" limit, it is a 5000 Direct member limit. I don't think anyone in their right mind would have 5000 users in one group. I would suggest nesting them to make them more manageable anyways.   FYI, .NET removes this limitation for the nutty people. -----Original Message----- From: AMAN, ALICE L. (JSC-GT4) (NASA) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2002 1:34 PM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: RE: [ActiveDir] Active Directory Limitations - max 5000 users per group? Someone on slashdot.org (pro-linux site) indicated real-world problems with AD including:   "Groups aren't scalable, supporting max 5000 users."   I want to recommend that we keep our people directory flat but if groups have a maximum of 5000 users, this will be an obstacle. Would anyone care to comment?     -----Original Message----- From: Gil Kirkpatrick [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2002 11:49 AM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: RE: [ActiveDir] Active Directory Limitations Eoin,   Actually the size of the directory itself doesn't really affect replication traffic (except when you bring up a new domain controller). Its the amount of data that is changed, and how frequently it is changed, that drives the replication traffic.   -gil -----Original Message----- From: T Bowman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2002 9:04 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ActiveDir] Active Directory Limitations Eoin,   I do not believe there is a hard limit.  I do know it is capable of handling millions of objects. However, keep in mind that the size will affect replication and thus your network.   T. ----------------------- Tony Bowman, MCSE, MCSA, CCNA Harvest, AL [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Eoin Mooney Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2002 10:48 AM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: [ActiveDir] Active Directory Limitations Hi all, I know this is probably a very general question , but is there a limit with relation to active directory size. Number of folders created , data stored ,etc,etc Regards Eoin