How can you control access to a specific file within a shared folder?
NTFS and share permissions are both often used in Microsoft Windows environments. While share and NTFS permissions both serve the same purpose — preventing unauthorized access — there are important differences to understand before you determine how to best perform a task like sharing a folder. Here are the key differences between share and NTFS permissions, along with some recommendations for when and how to use each of them. Show
What Are NTFS Permissions?NTFS (New Technology File System) is the standard file system for Microsoft Windows NT and later operating systems; NTFS permissions are used to manage access to data stored in NTFS file systems. The main advantages of NTFS share permissions are that they affect both local users and network users and that they are based on the permissions granted to an individual user at the Windows logon, regardless of where the user is connecting from. There are both basic and advanced NTFS permissions. You can set each of the permissions to “Allow” or “Deny” to control access to NTFS objects. Here are the basic types of access permissions:
Share permissions manage access to folders shared over a network; they don’t apply to users who log on locally. Share permissions apply to all files and folders in the share; you cannot granularly control access to subfolders or objects on a share. You can specify the number of users who are allowed to access the shared folder. Share permissions can be used with NTFS, FAT and FAT32 file systems. There are three types of share permissions: Full Control, Change and Read. You can set each of them to “Deny” or “Allow” to control access to shared folders or drives:
Here are the key differences between NTFS and share permissions that you need to know:
How to Change NTFS PermissionsTo change NTFS permissions:
Alternatively, you can change NTFS permissions using PowerShell. To change share permissions:
Permissions Best Practices
For more information, read about NTFS permissions management best practices. Using Just One Set of PermissionsIf you feel that working with two separate sets of permissions is too complicated, you can use just NTFS share permissions. Simply change the share permissions for the folder to “Full Control,” and then you can make whatever changes you want to the NTFS permissions without having to worry about the file share permissions interfering with them. SummaryUnderstanding the differences between Share and NTFS permissions enables you to use them together to secure access to local and shared resources. Following the guidelines and best practices detailed here will further strengthen the security of your IT environment. Jeff is a former Director of Global Solutions Engineering at Netwrix. He is a long-time Netwrix blogger, speaker, and presenter. In the Netwrix blog, Jeff shares lifehacks, tips and tricks that can dramatically improve your system administration experience.
Can you restrict access to a file in a shared drive?Restrict access to that folder so that only users on the distribution list can access it. You can make this a little more complex by changing the tiers of control over the folder. i. Full restriction/access – only those on the list can open the folder and once they're in they can do anything they want.
How do I grant access to a specific folder on a shared drive?Setting Permissions. Access the Properties dialog box.. Select the Security tab. ... . Click Edit.. In the Group or user name section, select the user(s) you wish to set permissions for.. In the Permissions section, use the checkboxes to select the appropriate permission level.. Click Apply.. Click Okay.. How do I restrict access to a shared folder?To change share permissions:. Right-click the shared folder.. Click “Properties”.. Open the “Sharing” tab.. Click “Advanced Sharing”.. Click “Permissions”.. Select a user or group from the list.. Select either “Allow” or “Deny” for each of the settings.. How do I configure file sharing limited access to specific files?Select one or more files you want to limit. Click Share or Share. . At the top, click Settings.. Share the file with others.. Add or remove people from the file.. Change access permissions to the file.. Copy, print, or download the file.. |