Active Directory & User Management

In plain English

Active Directory is like the HR roster for your computers. When Juan joins, we create one account; when he leaves, we disable it and he loses access everywhere. Group Policy lets you set rules: lock screens after idle time, map shared drives automatically, block USB if needed.

What you get when we’re done

• Company domain (e.g. yourbusiness.local) and organized user accounts
• Staff log in with their own username on office PCs
• Shared folders with permissions by role (admin, cashier, etc.)
• Group Policy basics applied and documented
• Process for adding and removing employees

What I set up for your business

• Domain Controller on Windows Server
• Organizational units and security groups that match your team
• Group Policy Objects (GPO) for common rules
• Joining existing PCs to the domain
• Password and lockout policies suited to small business

What to expect

Requires Windows Server (Service 04) first or in parallel. Planning call, then implementation over 1–3 days depending on number of PCs. Best done when you can brief staff on new login process.