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Convert Between Smart Groups and Static Groups

Applies To​

Netwrix Directory Manager 11

Overview​

In Netwrix Directory Manager, you can convert a Smart Group to a static group by clearing its LDAP query or convert a static group to a Smart Group by applying an LDAP query in the application portal. This functionality enables flexible management of group types based on organizational requirements.

Instructions​

Convert a Smart Group to a Static Group​

  1. Log in to the application portal of Netwrix Directory Manager.
  2. Open the properties of the Smart Group you want to convert to a static group.
  3. On the properties page, navigate to the Smart Group tab.
  4. Click the Clear button next to the Smart Group query.
  5. When prompted, click Clear query text to confirm. The group will be converted to a static group, and the current membership will remain unchanged.

Clearing Smart Group query in Directory Manager

Convert a Static Group to a Smart Group​

  1. Log in to the application portal of Netwrix Directory Manager.
  2. Open the properties of the static group you want to convert to a Smart Group.
  3. On the properties page, click the Upgrade to button. Two options will populate, select Smart Group.
  4. When prompted, confirm the action. The query designer will open, allowing you to specify the LDAP query as required.
  5. After confirming the query, the group will be converted to a Smart Group.

Upgrading a static group to a Smart Group in Directory Manager