User Account Control (UAC)
Windows Server 2008 introduces the concept of
User Account Control (UAC). With UAC an administrator does not
run with administrative permissions except when he/she explicitly
requests it for a specific task. Requesting permissions is
called elevating the task.
For example, if you open a command console window (CMD.EXE)
without elevation it will run with restricted permissions.
To type and run privileged commands that modify the settings
of Active Directory generally requires elevated permissions.
A command console window (CMD.EXE) with
elevated permissions is called an administrative console. An
administrative console allows you to type and run privileged commands that
can modify system settings in Active Directory.
How to Open an Administrative Console
To open an elevated administrator command console, use the following
procedure:
- Click on Start Orb (lower-left corner)
- In the search box type cmd
- While holding down the SHIFT and CONTROL keys, press the ENTER key.
- A popup message box will appear, Windows needs your permission to continue. Click on Continue.
This will open an elevated administrator command console. You can verify
that the console is elevated by looking for the word
“Administrator: ” in the title bar.
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