Local User Groups

The user groups contain the rights and permissions for the users in the group. The users in groups can execu1e basic tasks, such as file sharing, accessing files and folders. Windows Server 2003 creates some default groups when you install Windows Server 2003.

The default groups that are created as follows:

> Administrators Group - Enables full rights and privileges on the computer on which the account is created. The members of this group grant permissions to users and groups. The administrator has full rights to access default local groups and create new groups for the users. The administrator must consider that the existing local group meets the requirements before creating a new group.

> Backup Operators Group - Possesses the rights and permissions only to back up and restore the file system. The backup operators are granted permission only take backup. The permission to the backup operators overrides the permissions granted to files and folders only for the backup process. the members of this group do not have rights to change security settings of the system. The backup operators can only access the file system through backup utility.

> Users Group - Permits limited access to network resources, such as, printers, and applications. members of this group have rights only to view the contents. The users in this group can only view the system settings. The users cannot modify the system configuration.

> Guests Group - Provides very limited access to the computer. The members of the guest group can only view the files and folders. The guest users are further restricted access to the system areas, such as, the system root folder and the device manager.

> Power Users Group - Provides permissions more than the users group. The power users possess some of the administrative rights. The members of the Power Users can create user accounts but they cannot modify and delete the accounts.

> Replicator Group - Performs Active Directory replication functions. The replication function includes tasks, such as, replicating files and replicating folders. This group enables you to replicate the files in a domain.

> Print Operators Group - Enables to carry out the printer functions. The printer functions include tasks, such as, installing printers, configuring printers, and managing printers. The accounts in this group are given permissions only for managing the print operations.