How do I make a network account a local admin?

Question

I'm using Admitmac to get on a windows domain and every time I try to change the current logged in network account to be an admin the setting never stays, just reverts back to a network account. What do I need to do?

Answer 1

In ADmitMac v3.2.2, there is a configuration setting to allow a user or group of users local administrator privileges.
Please follow these steps:
- Open Directory Access (/Applications/Utilities/) and unlock if necessary
- Double-click ADmitMac
- Double-click the domain name
- Click the Admin tab
- Check the "Map admin group to:" checkbox, and click "Browse..."
- In the "Name" field, enter part of a group name or a domain user's account name, and click "Find"
For example, "Domain Users", "Domain Admins", or "[email protected]"
- From the given list, select the desired name and click "Add"
- Click "Done", quit Directory Access, and Log Out
To verify this setting:
- Log in with a domain account
- Open System Preferences and click the Accounts pane
- The account listed under "My Account" will be the domain account
- The item "Allow user to administer this computer" should be checked
NOTE: In Mac OS X v10.3.x, this option is under the "Security" tab.