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On local active directory can't nest group memberOf another group


I am trying to create a scenario of file system permission to test a software that I am currently developing. In this scenario I want a group be a memberOf another group. However on the global domain-controller this works and is also a best practise in Windows (as far as I am concerned).

But if I try to nest a group into another group on my local machine it just allows me to add users or integrated security principals (not sure if this is the right translation).

Is there a way to possibly overcome this restriction?


Solution

  • You can only nest certain types of groups in other groups. Local groups cannot contain other local groups. See: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/974815?wa=wsignin1.0

    For AD group nesting rules, this article should help: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc776499(v=ws.10).aspx