Adding groups

About this task

Important: To add a group, the logon user ID must be a user with create groups authority or a system administrator.

In general, here is how you work in the administrative client to add a group:

Procedure

  1. Choose a server and select Groups.
  2. Pick one of two ways to add a group.
  3. Define the properties of the group by completing fields in the Add a Group dialog box.
  4. Optional: Assign a group owner.
  5. Optional: Add users to the group.
  6. Optional: Add the group to application groups and set application group permissions.
  7. Optional: Add the group to folders and set folder permissions.
  8. When finished, add the group by clicking OK in the Add a Group dialog box.