Configuring users in a domain

If the Prinergy system is in a domain, use the Active Directory software on the domain controller to set up user accounts and user groups.

1. On a domain controller, log on as a domain administrator.
2. From the Start menu, select Programs > Administrative Tools > Active Directory Users and Computers.
3. On the Tree tab, click the domain node to expand the tree.
4. (Optional) Create a group:
   1. In the Active Directory Users and Computers left pane, right-click Users or the folder where you want to create the group, and select New Group.
   2. In the group name box, type a descriptive name for the group, and select New Group.
   3. In the Group scope box, select Global.
   4. In the Group type box, select Security.
   5. Click OK.
5. Create a new user:
   
   1. Right-click Users or the folder where you want to create the account, and select New User.
   2. Follow the prompts.
      User names must:
      
      • Be unique in the system
      • Be a maximum of 20 characters
      • Include uppercase and lowercase letters
      • Exclude these characters: / \ [ ] : ; | = , + * ? < > 
   3. Select the User must change password at next logon check box, and click OK.
6. Add users to a group:
   
   1. In the Active Directory Users and Computers left pane, right-click Users or the folder that you created for the group.
   2. In the right pane, right-click the group and select Properties.
   3. Click the Members tab.
   4. Click the Add button. In the Look in box, select Domain. From the Name column, select the user accounts that you want to add to the group, and click Add.
      To select multiple accounts, hold down the CTRL key.
   5. Click OK.