Do I create a CalGroup group that syncs to Google Groups or create a bConnected List directly?
CalGroups Synced with Google Groups |
bConnected Lists |
Resources |
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I may want to use my groups beyond the Google Suite (ex. access control for my applications, access to Active Directory resources). |
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I want members of my groups to be automatically removed if they are no longer affiliated with your organization or the university. |
✅ |
https://calnet.berkeley.edu/calnet-departments/calgroups/calgroups-user-guide#Access |
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I want to create my groups from official groups automatically derived from Systems of Record (ex. groups by HR assigned Department Code). |
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https://calnet.berkeley.edu/calnet-departments/calgroups/user-guide/official-group-definitions |
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I want to create groups derived from my applications in the Google Suite. |
✅ |
https://calnet.berkeley.edu/calnet-technologists/calgroups-integration/calgroups-api-information |
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I am certain I only want to use groups only for the Google Suite and plan to update them manually should members leave. |
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https://bconnected.berkeley.edu/collaboration-services/bconnected-lists |
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I want to create mailing lists that are not sourced from official campus Systems of Records and don't intend to use them anywhere else besides the Google Suite. |
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https://bconnected.berkeley.edu/collaboration-services/bconnected-lists |
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I want to include non-Berkeley email addresses in my groups. |
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https://bconnected.berkeley.edu/collaboration-services/bconnected-lists |
What are the differences in group management?
CalGroups Synced with Google Groups |
bConnected Lists/Google Groups Only |
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Where do I create the group? |
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Which type of account should I use to create the group? |
Your personal account (after you’re set up in your folder’s admin group) |
Your departmental SPA for institutionally owned groups or your personal account for non-departmental related groups |
Where do I manage the group? |
CalGroups to manage members and sync setting; Google Groups to manage Google Group settings See CalGroups - Google Sync Tips and Tricks for help including limitations |
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Which type of account should I use to manage the group? |
Your personal account (after you’re set up in your folder’s admin group) |
Based on which account created the groups: either your departmental SPA for institutionally owned groups or your personal account for non-departmental related groups |
How is group ownership/management determined? |
Via the folder admin group set up for you in CalGroups which automatically makes you a manager of your synced Google group |
Via the account that created the group |