Adding a Group

1. Click the SPAdmin Tab.
2. Click the Configuration button.
3. Select Groups from the Security folder.
4. Right-click on Groups and select New Group from the pop up menu or press Alt+N.
5. The New Group Authentication dialog appears: by default, Windows^® is selected. Click the Browse button to select a group from the available locations (e.g. the domain or the local machine). (Optional) Note: the General tab will be populated with the information available for the Windows^® group and all fields are disabled. This information is synchronized hourly with Active Directory.
6. Click Ok to save changes and bring up the main group properties dialog.
7. The name field populates from the name given in the Authentication dialog.
8. In Full name, enter a longer group name that is more descriptive. (Optional)
9. In Description, enter more information to describe the group. (Optional)
10. Assign positions, membership, roles, profiles, and permissions as needed.
11. Click Apply to save changes and remain on the current dialog.
12. Click OK to save changes and close the dialog. Click Cancel to close the dialog without saving your changes.

Note:

• Duplicate group names for active groups are prohibited.
• Duplicate and multiple entries of group names for inactive or deleted groups are permitted.

 

 

 

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