How Do I Create a User OU on the AD Server?

Create an organization unit (OU) for the user domain on the active AD server to manage all the domain users and user groups. Child OUs can also be created in the OU based on the enterprise organization structure.

1. Log in to the active AD server using the administrator account.
2. On the active AD server, choose > Windows Administrative Tools > Active Directory Users and Computers.

   The Active Directory Users and Computers window is displayed.

3. In the navigation pane on the left, right-click a domain name, and choose New > Organizational Unit.

   The New Object - Organizational Unit window is displayed.

4. Enter the OU name in the Name text box and click OK.
   

   The OU name cannot contain the following special characters: ^<>|#+",=;\%

   To create a child OU, right-click the name of the parent OU and choose New > Organizational Unit.