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This appendix describes the access-control list (ACL) files and their syntax. ACL
files are text files that contain lists that define who can access resources stored on
your web server. By default, the web server uses one ACL file that contains all of
the lists for access to your server. However, you can create multiple ACL files and
reference them in the
You need to know the syntax and function of ACL files if you plan on customizing
access control using the access-control API. For example, you might use the access
control API to interface with another database, such as an Oracle or Informix
database.
This appendix contains the following sections:
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ACL File Syntax
•
Referencing ACLs in obj.conf
ACL File Syntax
All ACL files must follow a specific format and syntax. An ACL file is a text file
containing one or more ACLs. All ACL files must begin with the version number
they use. There can be only one version line and it can appear after any comment
lines. Netscape Enterprise Server 6.1 uses version 3.0. For example:
version 3.0;
You can include comments in the file by beginning the comment line with the #
sign.
Each ACL in the file begins with a statement that defines its type. ACLs can follow
one of three types:
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Path ACLs specify an absolute path to the resource they affect
or
obj.conf
server.xml
Appendix C
ACL File Syntax
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