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Managing NTFS Permissions

Managing NTFS Permissions. NTFS Only file system supported by Windows XP that offers file-level security Determines what can be done to a file system object and who can perform those actions Different permissions for folders and files. NTFS File and Folder Permissions. Read Write

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Managing NTFS Permissions

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  1. Managing NTFS Permissions • NTFS • Only file system supported by Windows XP that offers file-level security • Determines what can be done to a file system object and who can perform those actions • Different permissions for folders and files Guide to MCSE 70-270, Second Edition, Enhanced

  2. NTFS File and Folder Permissions • Read • Write • List folder contents • Read & execute • Modify • Full control • Configured on the Security tab of object’s Properties dialog box Guide to MCSE 70-270, Second Edition, Enhanced

  3. Rules for Working With NTFS Permissions • NTFS object permissions alwaysapply • Permissions are cumulative • Override any contradictory settings on the parent or container folder • Deny overrides all other specific Allows Guide to MCSE 70-270, Second Edition, Enhanced

  4. Inheritance of Permissions • New object assumes permissions of parent container • Moving or copying an object from NTFS to FAT • NTFS settings are lost • Object inherits the FAT attributes and settings of its new container • Moving or copying an object from FAT to NTFS • Object inherits NTFS settings and permissions of its new container Guide to MCSE 70-270, Second Edition, Enhanced

  5. Troubleshooting Access and Permission Problems • Most access problems: • Resource object has wrong settings • Or user account has wrong settings • Avoid Common problems: • Grant permission only as needed. • Rely upon NTFS to restrict access • Grant Full Control only when necessary, even on shares • Change permissions on a folder level, allow changes to affect all child elements Guide to MCSE 70-270, Second Edition, Enhanced

  6. Simple File Sharing • Used when quick and easy file sharing is needed • Commonly used in home networks • No granular permission control • Effective only when Windows XP is a member of workgroup • Dragging and dropping folders and drives into Shared Documents folder Guide to MCSE 70-270, Second Edition, Enhanced

  7. Managing Shared Folders • Sharing tab • Found on both FAT/FAT32 and NTFS folder Properties dialog boxes • Used to enable remote access Guide to MCSE 70-270, Second Edition, Enhanced

  8. Working With Media Folders and The Customize Tab • My Documents, My Music, and My Pictures folders • Default storage locations for: • Documents • Music files • Images • Top-level media folders cannot be altered • Customize tab • Used to define type of folder the mount point represents Guide to MCSE 70-270, Second Edition, Enhanced

  9. Zipping Files and Compressed Folders • Zipped files • Preferred method of moving large or multiple files around over the Internet • Compressed files that house one or more files into a single .zip file • Zipping capabilities built into file system of XP Guide to MCSE 70-270, Second Edition, Enhanced

  10. Burning CDs • Support for writing files to a blank recordable CD Included in XP • Ability to duplicate CDs • Record audio CDs from other audio CDs or music files (through Windows Media Player) • Erase CD-RWs Guide to MCSE 70-270, Second Edition, Enhanced

  11. Using Offline Files • Work with network files when not connected to network • Does not change normal access methods • Maintains the duplicate offline version of the files • Redirections completely unseen by user Guide to MCSE 70-270, Second Edition, Enhanced

  12. Folder Redirection • Alter physical storage location of commonly used folders • Redirect to a network server • Retain original local access methods • To configure: • Local users alter location of My Documents folder • Group policy redirects to a share on a network server Guide to MCSE 70-270, Second Edition, Enhanced

  13. Removable Media • Include any storage device installed onto a Windows XP system • Tape devices • DVD and CD-ROM drives • Optical drives • Zip and Jaz drives • Can be configured through Device Manager Guide to MCSE 70-270, Second Edition, Enhanced

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