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Chapter 6. Managing User Access and Security

In this chapter:

Understanding User and Group Accounts

Managing Local Logon

Managing Stored Passwords

Managing Local User Accounts and Groups

Managing Remote Access to Workstations

Windows Vista workstations can be configured as members of a workgroup or members of a domain. When a workstation is configured as a member of a workgroup, user access and security are configured on the workstation itself. When a workstation is configured as a member of a domain, user access and security are configured at two levels: the local system level and the domain level. User access can be configured at the local system level for a specific machine and at the domain level for multiple systems or resources throughout the ...