Create a task definition

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

To create a task definition

  1. Open Authorization Manager.

  2. In the console tree, right-click Task Definitions, and then click New Task Definition. The Task Definitions folder can be at the application or scope level.

    Application level

    Where?

    • Authorization Manager/Authorization store/Application/Definitions/Task Definitions

    Scope level

    Where?

    • Authorization Manager/Authorization store/Application/Scope/Definitions/Task Definitions
  3. In the New Task dialog box, in Name, type a name for the task.

  4. In Description, type a description of the task.

  5. (Optional) Specify any tasks, operations, and authorization rules that you want to include.

Notes

  • To open Authorization Manager, click Start, click Run, and then type: azman.msc

  • To perform this procedure, you need to use an authorization store that contains an application. The application can contain a scope. For more information, see Related Topics.

Information about functional differences

  • Your server might function differently based on the version and edition of the operating system that is installed, your account permissions, and your menu settings. For more information, see Viewing Help on the Web.

See Also

Concepts

Checklist: Before you start using Authorization Manager
Authorization Manager How To...
Create an authorization store
Create an application