Share Permission
In Windows Server 2008, access to folders over a network is controlled by both share permissions and NTFS (New Technology File System) permissions. Share permissions dictate access when users connect to the folder over the network, while NTFS permissions govern access to the files and folders on the disk itself. These two sets of permissions operate independently; for a user to access a shared folder, they must have the appropriate permissions from both sets. If either permission set denies access, the user will not be able to access the folder.
the owner of the resource.
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Write, Access control lists are used to specify the permissions that users will have to resources on the network. The Write permission allows a user to modify folders and files that already exist in the environment as well as create new files and folders as required.
User accounts and groups are useful for determining who can access various resources on a network. There may be a large number of files and folders that certain individuals should be able to modify and which others should be able to read but not be allowed to change. Assigning permissions to individual users allows a network administrator to control who can read or modify certain files and folders. They can also be used to control access to other network resources, such as printers. Assigning individual permissions to large numbers of people where large numbers of network resources exist can be time consuming. This is where groups are useful. Rather than setting each individual's permissions for each network resource, the group is set permissions, then users are assigned as members of groups. In this way the group permissions can be modified as network resources change and users can be moved from one group to another (or be made members of multiple groups) which will save time and reduce mistakes.
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Shared folder permissions are used to restrict access to a folder or file that is shared over the network. Folder sharing is normally used to grant remote users access to file and folders over the network. Web sharing is used to grant remote users access to files from the Web if Internet Information Services (IIS) is installed.When folders are shared, it is important to keep in mind that you can share folders only, and not files. For users that are locally logged on to a computer, shared folder permissions are irrelevant. Shared folders that are moved are no longer shared. When shared folders are copied, the copy is not shared. The original shared folder however remains shared.A few disadvantages associated with share permissions are listed below:Shared folder permissions do not have as many permission options as NTFS permissions. The only shared folder permissions that can be assigned to users/groups are Read, Change, or Full Control.Share permissions are not inheritable.You cannot back up or audit shared folder permissions.If you move or even rename a shared folder, the shared folder permissions for that particular folder no longer exist.
When controlling access to data folders or files, permissions to these resources are assigned to individual user accounts or user groups.
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) allows system administrators to establish access permissions to network resources based on the roles assigned to users within an organization. By defining roles, administrators can easily manage and enforce access levels, ensuring that users have permissions aligned with their job functions. This system enhances security and simplifies user management by grouping access rights rather than assigning them individually.
NTFS on NTFS volumes only
Share permissions restrict access to shared resources, such as files or folders, over a network. They determine who can view, modify, or manage the shared content based on user or group settings. Specifically, share permissions can limit actions such as reading, writing, and executing files, thereby controlling how users interact with the shared resource. These permissions work alongside NTFS permissions to provide a comprehensive security model.
A network folder is a shared directory on a network that allows multiple users to access, store, and manage files collaboratively. It is typically hosted on a server or a computer that is part of a local area network (LAN) and can be accessed by authorized users from different devices. Network folders facilitate file sharing and organization, making it easier for teams to work together and maintain a centralized repository of documents. Access permissions can be configured to control who can view, edit, or delete files within the folder.