When you are in mixed mode, domain-local groups can only be used on DCs. Switching to native mode allows you to use the permissions model that you
describe. I can't believe that this statement is correct:
> Before I upgraded the Domain to Win2k native mode, users didn't have any problem in retriving data from the server.
Are you sure you haven't muddled up the way you are using groups?
Re: Upgrade Win2K AD to Native Mode, File sharing problem ... I worked with Mixed mode in my company for 2 years. ... > When you are in mixed mode, domain-local groups can only be used on DCs. ... > Switching to native mode allows you to use the permissions model that you ... > Microsoft MVP - Windows Server - Directory Services ... (microsoft.public.windows.server.active_directory)
Re: How to change Active Directory domain name ... If you're in Native mode - then you can't change the domain name unless you ... If you have Exhange on the network... even if there is a tool in Windows Server 2003. ... (microsoft.public.win2000.active_directory)
Re: Cannot set permission for Local Group ... If you have not 2K DCs you should upgrade to Native Mode and Domain Functional Mode and if not running Exchange 2000 upgrade to Forest Functional Mode as well. ...Joe Richards Microsoft MVP Windows Server Directory Services... (microsoft.public.windows.server.active_directory)
Re: disappearing group ... I'm not too sure whether it is in Native mode or not. ... > can use the repadmin tool in Windows Server Support tools found on the ... >> a day or sometimes even half a day and then the group disappears and it ... (microsoft.public.win2000.active_directory)
RE: Move DCs to W2K3 - R2? ... remote resources while easily integrating into your existing Windows Server... Move DCs to W2K3 - R2? ...Root domain running in W2K native mode. ... (microsoft.public.windows.server.general)
