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A security group is used to control access to objects within AD. A distribution group is to send email to all members of the distribution group.
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A security group is used to control access to objects within AD. A distribution group is to send email to all members of the distribution group.

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You can have mail-enabled security groups.
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You can have mail-enabled security groups.

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I would like to know what is the difference between security group and distribution group? Also, i'm kind confuse for what i would use a local domain group.<br />
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thanks in advance.
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I would like to know what is the difference between security group and distribution group? Also, i'm kind confuse for what i would use a local domain group.

thanks in advance.

what is the difference between distribution group and security group?

Active Directory (AD) is a Microsoft brand for identity-related capabilities. In the on-premises world, Windows Server AD provides a set of identity capabilities and services, and is hugely popular (88% of Fortune 1000 and 95% of enterprises use AD). This topic includes all things Active Directory including DNS, Group Policy, DFS, troubleshooting, ADFS, and all other topics under the Microsoft AD and identity umbrella.

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Exchange is the server side of a collaborative application product that is part of the Microsoft Server infrastructure. Exchange's major features include email, calendaring, contacts and tasks, support for mobile and web-based access to information, and support for data storage.