What is the recommended group to assign permissions for a shared folder?

Assigning permissions for a shared folder is best done through a security group, as security groups are specifically designed for managing permissions and access to resources in a network environment.

When a security group is assigned to a shared folder, all members of that group inherit the permissions that have been granted. This makes it simple to manage access rights since you can add or remove users from the group as needed without having to individually configure permissions for each user. Security groups also allow for more granular control based on roles, meaning that only users who require access to certain resources, such as specific folders, are granted that access.

In contrast, domain users represent a broader category that includes all users within the domain, making it less effective for managing specific permissions. Distribution groups are primarily used for email distribution lists and do not have any security context for permissions; thus they cannot be used for granting access to shared folders. Local users would be restricted to a single machine and would lack the scalability and centralized management that a security group provides, particularly in larger organizations with multiple machines and users.

Overall, utilizing a security group for shared folder permissions enhances security, simplifies management, and aligns with best practices in access control within IT environments.