Windows Server 2016 Administration Fundamentals

Local accounts (3.1.2)

Unlike domain accounts, the local account exists in a computer where that account has been created, and as such, it is authenticated by the Windows's SAM. The local account can access local services based on the access that is granted to the account. Additionally, the local account can access shared resources in a P2P network. To create a local account on Windows Server 2016 (note that the server should not be a domain controller), complete the following steps:

1. From Windows Administrative Tools, open the Computer Management console.
2. Expand System Tools | Local Users and Groups, right-click the Users container and select New | User.
3. Enter the user's required information, as shown in Figure 4.24, and click Create: