To create and manage user accounts for a local area computer network, follow the steps outlined below. These steps include creating, validating, and deleting user accounts, as well as developing access documentation.
I. Demonstration of User Account Management
1. Create User Accounts
Step-by-Step Guide:
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Access the user management interface:
- Log into the system as an administrator.
- Open the Control Panel or Settings, and navigate to "User Accounts" or "Local Users and Groups."
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Add a new user account:
- Click on "Add User" or "New User."
- Enter the required user information:
- Username: A unique identifier for the user (e.g.,
jdoe). - Full Name: The user's complete name (e.g.,
John Doe). - Password: A strong password (e.g.,
P@ssw0rd123!). - User Type: Select the appropriate user type (e.g., Standard User or Administrator).
- Username: A unique identifier for the user (e.g.,
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Assign user permissions and groups:
- Assign users to specific groups based on their roles (e.g., Users, Administrators).
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Save the account:
- Confirm the creation of the account and ensure it is listed in the user accounts section.
2. Validate User Accounts
Step-by-Step Guide:
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Log into the created user account:
- Sign out of the administrator account.
- Attempt to log into the newly created user account using the username and password provided.
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Check account settings:
- Access “User Accounts” to verify that the account is active and configured correctly.
- Ensure that any specific permissions and group memberships reflect what was set during creation.
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Reset password (if necessary):
- If a password is forgotten, access the user management interface and use the “Reset Password” option to assign a new password.
3. Delete User Accounts
Step-by-Step Guide:
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Access the user management interface:
- Log into the system as an administrator again.
- Go to "User Accounts" or "Local Users and Groups."
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Locate the user account to delete:
- Find the account you wish to remove from the list of users.
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Delete the account:
- Right-click on the account and select “Delete” or choose the “Delete User” option.
- Confirm the deletion. It may prompt you to choose whether to keep or delete user files.
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Verify account deletion:
- Refresh the list of user accounts to ensure the account has been successfully removed.
II. Access Documentation
User Account Access Documentation Template:
[Company Name]
User Account Access Document
1. Purpose
This document outlines the procedures for creating, validating, and deleting user accounts within the local area network (LAN).
2. User Account Creation
- Administrator responsible for creating accounts: [Admin Name]
- Procedure:
1. Access user management via Control Panel/Settings.
2. Add user with the following details:
- Username: [username]
- Full Name: [full name]
- Password: [password]
- User Type: [type]
3. Assign appropriate group.
3. User Account Validation
- To validate the account, log in using the created credentials.
- Verify permissions and settings within the user accounts interface.
4. User Account Deletion
- Administrator responsible for deletion: [Admin Name]
- Procedure:
1. Access user management.
2. Identify and delete the specified user account.
3. Confirm removal and verify no longer appears in user list.
5. User Account Audit
- Frequency of audit: [e.g., Quarterly]
- Last audit date: [date]
- Comments: [any noteworthy observations]
6. Change Log
- [List of any changes made to user accounts or the access documentation]
[Signature of the Administrator]
[Date]
Attach Documentation to your POE
Please ensure that all completed user actions, including screenshots or log entries from the system, are attached to your Portfolio of Evidence (POE) along with the Access Documentation. This showcases your competency in managing user accounts in a local area network setting.
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