When configuring Google Cloud Directory Sync (GCDS) to manage Google Group memberships from

an internal LDAP server, it’s crucial to ensure that manually managed groups are not inadvertently

deleted during the sync process. The correct setting to prevent this is found within the GCDS

configuration manager.

Access GCDS Configuration Manager:

Open the GCDS configuration manager on your server.

Navigate to Group Settings:

Go to the section where group settings are configured.

Update Group Deletion Policy:

Find the group deletion policy setting.

Change the policy to “don't delete Google groups not found in LDAP.”

Save Configuration:

Save the updated configuration to ensure that the settings are applied during the next

synchronization.

By updating this setting, GCDS will no longer delete Google Groups that are not found in LDAP,

thereby preserving manually managed groups.

Reference:

Google Cloud Directory Sync Admin Help

GCDS Configuration Guide