Adding users and groups

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

Adding users and groups

You control how users and groups access a terminal server by setting permissions. You should assign permissions that reflect the level of access you want to permit. Before adding users and groups to permissions lists, consider what types of access are required for each individual user or group.

You can add any user, group, or computer in your network to permissions lists. If your server belongs to a domain, you can also add user accounts and global groups from both the local domain and trusted domains. Local groups in some domains can also be added.

You must use the Remote Desktop Users group to control remote connection permissions for Remote Desktop for Administration and Terminal Server. The Remote Desktop Users group allows the same access as the Users group, with the additional ability to connect remotely. By using the Remote Desktop Users group, you save administrative resources by not having to set up these rights for each user individually. For information about how to add users to the Remote Desktop Users group, see Add users to the Remote Desktop Users group.