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# Groups-->General

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## Overview

Use this page to add groups to an Authentication provider. The WebLogic Server Administration Console detects when an Authentication provider implements the GroupReader MBean and automatically loads group information into the provider. The Provider column indicates the Authentication provider in which the group is defined.

A group is an abstract, logical collection of users which has static membership. Groups can be used to define security policies for WebLogic resources. By default, WebLogic Server has the following groups:

- `Administrators`—View and modify all resource attributes and perform start and stop operations. By default, the user from WebLogic Server is booted is included in this group.
- `Operators`—View all resource attributes and perform server lifecycle operations. By default, this group is empty.
- `Deployers`—View all resource attributes and deploy applications such as EJBs. By default, this group is empty.
- `Monitors`—View all resource attributes, modify resource attributes, and perform operations that are not restricted by a role. By default, this group is empty.

You do not have to use the default groups provided by WebLogic Server. BEA recommends creating groups that more closely reflect your own business structure and practices.

Note: Group and user names must be unique.

If you have a large number of groups, use the Filter By field to retrieve and list only the groups that match your search criteria. The Filter By field uses the asterisk (*) as the wildcard character.

To delete an existing group, click the trash can icon that is located in the same row as the group you want to delete.

## Tasks

Defining Groups

## Related Topics

Introduction to WebLogic Security

Managing WebLogic Security

Securing WebLogic Resources

Programmimg WebLogic Security

Developing Security Providers for WebLogic Server

Securing a Production Environment

The Security topics in the WebLogic Server 8.1 Upgrade Guide

Security FAQ

The Security page in the WebLogic Server documentation