We use a structure similar to the following: Root \3a_Dept1 \3a1_Team1 \3a1.01_Folder1 \3a1.02_Folder2 \3a2_Team2 \3a2.01_Folder1 \3a2.02_Folder2 \3b_Dept2 \3b1_Team1 \3b1.01_Folder
AD groups are 3a1.01_Read, 3a1.01_Write, etc so users can be given different access to different areas of the FS. We also have top level groups such as 3a2_read/_write, 3a_read/_write. Since I've been here (over 3 1/2 years) we have gone through 2 physical servers and now onto Netapps. This type of structure may not work for most orgs tho. Regards Tony Patton Desktop Support Analyst - Cavan Ext 8078 Direct Dial 049 435 2878 email: [email protected] From: David Lum <[email protected]> To: "NT System Admin Issues" <[email protected]> Date: 30/08/2010 16:48 Subject: RE: Finding unused/dead groups? In no environment (of six that I manage) have I moved servers outright where this would be an issue, replacement file servers (quite rare in fact) inherit the same name and new servers get new groups. Having said that, you do bring up a good point to consider going forward. Is it possible to script changing AD group names in bulk? If I had 20 group names that started SERVER1_ change them to SERVER2_ ? If not server names, what do you use for an AD group name used to accessing file shares? Dave -----Original Message----- From: Ben Scott [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 3:08 PM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Re: Finding unused/dead groups? On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 5:54 PM, David Lum <[email protected]> wrote: > Not to mention our group name itself is in the form of <Server>_<Share>_<RWXD> I don't like that because it means if you move servers your group names either change or become misleading. But we otherwise do something similar. Things like "QMS Doc Editors" and "QMS Doc Readers". -- Ben ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- You are currently subscribed to ntsysadmin as: [email protected]. To unsubscribe click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/u?id=8225233.6d2293e8a6119ffc63fa3f71195af154&n=T&l=ntsysadmin&o=9079448 or send a blank email to leave-9079448-8225233.6d2293e8a6119ffc63fa3f71195af...@lyris.sunbelt-software.com This e-mail is intended only for the addressee named above. The contents should not be copied nor disclosed to any other person. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the sender and do not necessarily represent those of QUINN-Insurance Limited (Under Administration), unless otherwise specifically stated . As internet communications are not secure, QUINN-Insurance Limited (Under Administration) is not responsible for the contents of this message nor responsible for any change made to this message after it was sent by the original sender. Although virus scanning is used on all inbound and outbound e-mail, we advise you to carry out your own virus check before opening any attachment. We cannot accept liability for any damage sustained as a result of any software viruses. ==================================================================== QUINN-Insurance Limited (Under Administration) is regulated by the Financial Regulator and regulated by the Financial Services Authority for the conduct of UK business. ==================================================================== QUINN-Insurance Limited (Under Administration) is registered in Ireland, registration number 240768 and is a private company limited by shares. Its head office is at Dublin Road, Cavan, Co. Cavan. This message is for the designated recipient only and may contain privileged, proprietary, or otherwise private information. If you have received it in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the original. Any other use of the email by you is prohibited. ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- You are currently subscribed to ntsysadmin as: [email protected]. To unsubscribe click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/u?id=8142875.a9cf90b99baa17cb4fcf8293a59eb3b1&n=T&l=ntsysadmin&o=9079474 or send a blank email to leave-9079474-8142875.a9cf90b99baa17cb4fcf8293a59eb...@lyris.sunbelt-software.com
