Windows Server 2019 Administration Fundamentals - Second Edition

Understanding local accounts

Unlike domain accounts, local accounts are the part of computers where that account has been created, and as such, it is authenticated by the Windows SAM. The local account is authorized to 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 if it has the permissions to do so.

To create a local account in Windows Server 2019, 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 (see Figure 5.21), and then click Create:

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