I noticed in Active Directoy, while checking out a computer's properties, there is a property called Managed By. You can load this with an Active Directory search.

I am wondering how this property is commonly used and leveraged? Or is it just for inventory/audit purposes?

Yes, it doesn't grant anyone any permissions or power - It just identifies (who's fault it is...) who to call if there's an issue with the box.

Yea, but can you use it any further manner.

ie: I want to find a computer that belongs to user X...can I do a computer search for username X...

So far, my tests say no.

Define "Belongs to" ... I'm assuming the workstations all belong to the company. Do you mean the comp a user typically logs into?

Give a bit more detail about what you're trying to accomplish.

Honestly, we're not sure yet. I just wanted to know how this property can be leveraged.

1 instance could be...

We manage our pilot users by user name. But WSUS goes by computer. So if a user gets a computer rebuilt, we have to update the pilot group in AD.

My theory was that if we assigned a user to a computer, then we manage the group based on users