Re: Disable\Hide a group in AD

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There is no way to disable a group that I know of.
I suggest you move all the groups in question into an isolated OU.
Wait for end to end replication to complete.
Do a system state backup of one of your DCs.
Then delete the groups.
If someone complains, it is a trivial matter to restore the groups in
question.
reboot into DS restore mode.
restore the system state backup.
Mark the desired groups to restore as authoritative.


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Glenn L
CCNA, MCSE 2000/2003 + Security

"ptwilliams" <ptw2001@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> What a nightmare!!!! This is why it is recommended that you clean up
> BEFORE
> upgrading/ migrating. Although, this is a daunting task either way...
>
> Good luck to you!!!
>
> --
> Paul Williams
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Server - Directory Services
> http://www.msresource.net | http://forums.msresource.net
>
>


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