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SID Structure

The security identifier (SID) structure is a variable-length structure used to uniquely identify users or groups.

Applications should not modify a SID directly. To create and manipulate a security identifier, use the functions listed in the See Also section.

Requirements

ClientRequires Windows Vista, Windows XP, or Windows 2000 Professional.
ServerRequires Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, or Windows 2000 Server.
HeaderDeclared in Winnt.h; include Windows.h.

See Also

SID Components
AllocateAndInitializeSid
ConvertSidToStringSid
ConvertStringSidToSid
CopySid
EqualSid
FreeSid
GetLengthSid
GetSidIdentifierAuthority
GetSidLengthRequired
GetSidSubAuthority
GetSidSubAuthorityCount
InitializeSid
IsValidSid
LookupAccountName
LookupAccountSid


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See also      Roland Illig   |   Edit   |  
Sid components: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa379597(VS.85).aspx
ConvertSidToStringSid Function: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa376399(VS.85).aspx
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