Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 9 Chapter 9 Accounts and Groups Ruth Watson.

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


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


Important Terms to Understand

Account Authentication Group Password


Authentication - Accounts

Must be unique Follow a naming

convention Do not use reserved

characters Consider common threats Set up time restrictions


Authentication - Local Accounts

Guest Disabled

Built-in account


Creating Local Accounts

Right Click on the Users Container and Choose New User

Fill in the information according to the naming convention


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


Customizing a Local Account

Password Restrictions

Admin Tools


Maintaining Accounts

Rename account

Delete account


Active Directory Users & Computers

Groups

Containers


AD Users and Computers

Fill in Information

Right click User

Continue


Groups

Networks should have different groups with the same permissions

For example: Business:

Human Resources Accounting Marketing

Can belong to more than one group


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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