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Q152850: XADM: Local Group Permissions not Valid for Member Server

Article: Q152850
Product(s): Microsoft Exchange
Version(s): winnt:4.0,5.0,5.5
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbusage exc4 exc5 exc55
Last Modified: 02-FEB-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Exchange Server, versions 4.0, 5.0, 5.5 
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SYMPTOMS
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When Microsoft Exchange Server is installed on a Windows NT Member Server, not a
Primary Domain Controller (PDC) or Backup Domain Controller (BDC), local group
permissions do not work.


MORE INFORMATION
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There is no problem with local group permissions on a PDC or BDC.

WORKAROUND
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Use Global Groups for the permissions.

Additional query words:

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Keywords          : kbusage exc4 exc5 exc55 
Technology        : kbExchangeSearch kbExchange500 kbExchange550 kbExchange400 kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : winnt:4.0,5.0,5.5
Issue type        : kbprb

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