The SID - Account virtual table can convert the security identifier (SID) of a Windows object into an ID. It can also convert the ID of a Windows object into a SID. The Windows object can be a Windows user or group. The ID is calculated on the basis of the SID.

If you request a record with a specific SID, the SID - Account ID virtual table is searched and an ID is returned.

The SID - Account ID virtual table has the following fields.

Field Description

SID

The security identifier (SID) of the Windows user or group.

ID

The ID of the Windows user or group. The ID is calculated on the basis of the SID.

NoteNote

The SID - Account ID table will always appear to be empty.

You must create a tabular-type form to access the SID - Account ID table.

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