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Managing File Security

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Novell Open Enterprise Server (OES) and NetWare
folders based on user accounts. For example, a user connected to the network through the
Administrator account can delete or rename a file that other users can only open and edit.
The Novell file system keeps track of the rights that users have to files and directories on the
network. When users try to access any file on the network, Novell File Services (NFS) either grants
access or prohibits certain things that users can do with the file.
It is important to note that Linux file rights do not correlate with NFS file rights. When you copy a
file from a Linux workstation to a Novell server, the only right that is preserved is the Read-Only
attribute. This also occurs if you copy files from one server to another by using any method other
than NCOPY at the command terminal.
For more information on the specific rights on NetWare and OES servers, see
/www.novell.com/documentation/oes/implgde/data/filesvcs.html)
Implementation Guide.
For additional information on file system attributes, see the
OES (http://www.novell.com/documentation/oes/stor_filesys/data/hn0r5fzo.html).
Rights are granted and revoked by creating trustee assignments. For more information, see
Section 4.2, "Changing Trustee Rights," on page
This section explains the following:
Section 4.1, "Checking File or Folder Rights," on page 33
Section 4.2, "Changing Trustee Rights," on page 35
Section 4.3, "Adding a Trustee," on page 35
Section 4.4, "Removing a Trustee," on page 36
Section 4.5, "Combining Multiple Trustees," on page 37

4.1 Checking File or Folder Rights

1 In a file manager, right-click a Novell file system directory or file.
2 Do one of the following:
GNOME: Click Novell Properties.
KDE: Click Actions > Novell Properties.
3 Click the Novell Rights tab.
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networks restrict access to network files and
in the Novell OES Planning and
File Systems Management Guide for
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