What are the difference between local user and domain user accounts in Active Directory environments?

What is the difference between users and domain users?

A domain user is one whose username and password are stored on a domain controller rather than the computer the user is logging into. When you log in as a domain user, the computer asks the domain controller what privileges are assigned to you.

What are the differences between a local logon and a domain logon?

A local logon grants a user permission to access resources on the local computer or resources on networked computers. If the computer is joined to a domain, then the Winlogon functionality attempts to log on to that domain. A domain logon grants a user permission to access local and domain resources.

What are the 3 user account types?

Standard User accounts are for everyday computing. Administrator accounts provide the most control over a computer, and should only be used when necessary. Guest accounts are intended primarily for people who need temporary use of a computer.

How do I know if I have a local user or a domain user?

To check:.
Open the Start menu, then type cmd in the Search box and press Enter..
In the command line window that appears, type set user and press Enter..
Look at the USERDOMAIN: entry. If the user domain contains your computer's name, you're logged in to the computer..