Adding a Windows group

Add a Windows group to give all Windows users in this group access to PME. Set the access level for the Windows group to control what they are allowed to do.

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potential compromise of System availability, integrity, and confidentiality

Use cybersecurity best practices when configuring user access.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, equipment damage, or permanent loss of data.

Cybersecurity policies that govern user accounts and access – such as least privilege and separation of duties – vary from site to site. Work with the facility IT System Administrator to ensure that user access adheres to the site-specific cyber security policies.

To add a Windows group:

In User Manager, select the Users tab, and then click Add Windows Group
In Add Windows Group - Selection:
1. Select a domain name.
  Use a Windows domain name to add a group from an Active Directory. Use the local computer name or use localhost to add a group from the local list of Windows groups.
2. To find the Windows group you want, (optional) enter a keyword into the Available Windows Groups search box, and then click Find.
  The search result includes all groups that match all or part of the keyword string.
3. In the search result table, select the Window group you want to add, and then click Next.
In Add Windows Group - Details, assign an access level.
(Optional) Click on View Windows Users in this Windows Group to see the Windows users that are members of the group.
Click Finish.