Cannot Create Groups over 20 Characters

• Microsoft BackOffice Server version 4.5

SYMPTOMS

When you enter a group name using the Manage Users and Groups taskpad under the BackOffice Server Manager console, a group cannot be created with more than 20 characters. However, User Manager for Domains allows the creation of group names in excess of 20 characters.

CAUSE

In User Manager, a local group can have a name longer than 20 characters, but a global group is limited to 20 characters. The Add a Group Wizard asks for a group name first, so it does not yet know what kind of group is being created.

RESOLUTION

To create a group of more than 20 characters, use User Manager for Domains.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

Additional query words: bos

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Version : winnt:4.5
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbbug