Understanding Authorization Manager Role Assignments

Applies To: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012

A role assignment is a virtual container for application groups whose members are authorized for the role. A role assignment is based on a single role definition, and a single role definition can be the basis of many role assignments.

The most common procedure that administrators carry out is the assignment of application groups, or Windows users and groups, to a role. For step-by-step instructions, see Assign a Windows User or Group to a Role or Assign an Application Group to a Role.

Additional references

• Assign a Windows User or Group to a Role

• Assign an Application Group to a Role

• Choose Users or Groups with a Custom Object Picker