An administrator can create a group of users on the Autodesk Vault server or domain user groups can be imported, retaining the group membership and security settings. Groups can then be managed using Windows permissions. Importing a domain group imports all members of the group as well as sub-groups.
This allows for accounts to be created using Active Directory information and allows users to log into a data management client without requiring a new account. If a user account or group already exists on the vault server, it can be promoted to an Active Directory account or group. Likewise, an account or group created by importing an Active Directory account can be disconnected or demoted from the Active Directory domain, making the account or group unique to the vault server.
You cannot manage Active Directory accounts through the server console. You can only import Active Directory accounts, promote vault server accounts to the Active Directory domain, or demote Active Directory accounts to standard vault server user accounts. To manage Active Directory user accounts and Active Directory group membership, you must use the User Accounts controls in the Windows Control Panel.