Identifying the group

When a user requests synchronization, the Sync Server authenticates the user, then determines the group to which the user belongs to begin replicating the information referenced in that group's subscriptions. For this reason, the Sync Server must be able to uniquely identify each group by name.

This task is part of the larger task of creating a data synchronization group. When you have completed these steps, return to Creating a data synchronization group.

Procedure

1. Click the Identification tab of the Creating upload subscriptions notebook.
2. Fill in these fields:
   • Name

     Provide a descriptive, unique name for the group from 1 to 18 characters. Names are case sensitive.

   • Description

     Optional: Type up to 128 characters of text that describes this user.

Related concepts

• What is data synchronization?
• What is a subscription set?
• Data filter example
• What is a data filter?
• What is a user?

Related tasks

• Using the Mobile Devices Administration Center
• Creating a data synchronization group
• Enabling the group to access data and files
• Defining a data filter for a group
• Assigning a user to a group