Creating Groups in Active Directory

To create groups in Active Directory, complete the following steps:

Procedure

  1. Open the Server Manager utility.
  2. Select All Servers and highlight the required server.
  3. Select Tools > Active Directory Users and Computers.
    The Active Directory Users and Computers dialog opens.
  4. Select Users > New > Group.
    The New Object - Group dialog opens.
  5. Type an appropriate Group name:. For example, PortalUser Group.
  6. Click OK to create the group.
    The new group name appears in the list of users and groups.