WinNT Object Class Hierarchy

The WinNT object class hierarchy starts from the Namespace object.

Object class Description
Namespace
Top-level object container.
Domain
The Windows NT domain.
User
User account.
Group
Group account for managing access rights.
UserGroupCollection
A set of user groups implementing IADsMembers.
GroupCollection
A set of other groups implementing IADsMembers.
Computer
Windows NT 4.0 server or workstation.
PrintJob
Print job in the print queue.
PrintJobsCollection
A set of print jobs.
PrintQueue
Print queue on a printer spooler.
Service
Application running as a service.
FileService
Services accessing file system.
FileShare
File share point.
Resource
A resource in the service.
Session
An active file service connection.
User
Local user account.
Group
Local group.
UserCollection
Collection of local users.
GroupCollection
Collection of local groups.
Schema
WinNT Schema container.
Class
Schema class definition.
Property
Schema attribute definition.
Syntax
Syntax of a property.