Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 9

Chapter 9

Accounts and GroupsRuth Watson

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Objectives Explain what authentication is Demonstrate how to create an account Demonstrate how to create a group Explain the role of groups Explain what built-in accounts are and list at

least two List at least three password policies that can be

configured Explain the role of a container

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Introduction

Verification is needed to access a network Authentication is in the form of a

username and password Network Administrators create accounts

and set permissions Once authentication is provided, the NOS

takes over

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Important Terms to Understand

Account Authentication Group Password

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Authentication - Accounts

Must be unique Follow a naming

convention Do not use reserved

characters Consider common threats Set up time restrictions

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Authentication - Local Accounts

Guest Disabled

Built-in account

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Creating Local Accounts

Right Click on the Users Container and Choose New User

Fill in the information according to the naming convention

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Password Passwords should be used for

common security purposes Require passwords for every

account Should be at least 8 characters

Include both lower and upper case

Include both numbers and letters Set up a time restriction Tell users not to give out their

password

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Customizing a Local Account

Password Restrictions

Admin Tools

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Maintaining Accounts

Rename account

Delete account

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Active Directory Users & Computers

Groups

Containers

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AD Users and Computers

Fill in Information

Right click User

Continue

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Groups

Networks should have different groups with the same permissions

For example: Business:

Human Resources Accounting Marketing

Can belong to more than one group

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Summary

Logging on to a network usually requires authentication via a username and a password

Network Administrators need to develop good naming conventions for usernames

Network Administrators need to set up a good password system

To help manage networks, an administrator can create groups

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Questions?