Hey everyone! I'm currently studying for my system and network administration exam, and I'm really stuck on a specific task my teacher assigned. I need to create an Organizational Unit (OU) with my name, and then set up dedicated groups for various departments, including Administration, HR, and Logistics. However, I'm not sure what to make of the 'member of' part mentioned in the instructions. Is that just there to confuse us, or does it actually require something specific from us? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated!
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It sounds like you should start by creating an OU named after yourself. Inside that, you can either create security groups for each department or set up individual OUs for them. Typically, companies use dedicated OUs for each department, especially if they still have on-prem setups. But if dynamic groups are in play, that could change things a bit. Let me know if you need more clarification on setting up your Active Directory!
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You should aim to create a structured tree. The 'member of' info is there to help you build that hierarchy. Keep in mind that each department might have its own group, and that’s what connects to the OU setup. Sounds complicated, but it will make sense once you get into it!
Yeah, it seems like the 'member of' notation is just a roundabout way of explaining how the groups relate to one another. It's a bit convoluted, but it doesn't need to be overly complicated. Just make sure each group is correctly nested under your main OU.
That’s where it gets tricky! In the exam, I think I remember using security groups as well, so having a couple of departments under the same 'member of' section can definitely be a headache. Just take it one step at a time!