Finding Active Directory group GIDs

[jaharmi]

Is there a way to find Active Directory GIDs, as they will be seen in Mac OS X (and used in the filesystem) from a client — either bound or unbound? Preferably, I’d like a way to get them all or specific ones via a search, not just 16.

I’m presuming that they are translated into a number from an alphanumeric field in the directory itself.

I’ve tried muddling around with dscl, and that doesn’t seem to do it — or I’m doing it wrong. Advice and examples would be appreciated if it is possible.

I know I can see the GIDs in Workgroup Manager, but I’d much prefer a way that can be scripted.

I need to see the GIDs as Mac OS X interprets them, not as they are listed in the directory. If I can find a translation between the directory and Directory Services representation of each, or a way to convert the AD group ID to what Mac OS X will use, then that would also be helpful.

Thanks!

[taco]

I use the id command in BASH. Tells me what groups the user is a member of. I see GIDs too. One user at a time, but useful to me.

Example –

G5:~ taco$ id mysql
uid=74(mysql) gid=74(mysql) groups=74(mysql)
G5:~ pha1$

Hope this helps.

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