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ACL File Syntax
Understanding ACL Files
This chapter 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 OBJ.CONF file.
You need to know the syntax and function of ACL files if you plan to
customize access control using the access control API. For more information
on the API, see the Novell Developer Kit Web site (http://
www.developer.novell.com/ndk/nscomp.htm).
Using either local database or LDAP directory modes, you manage access
control through the access control lists (ACL). With Novell
you manage access control through NetWare
information, see Chapter 7, "Using a Directory Service to Control User
Access to Network Resources," on page 83
NetWare Web Access Controls" on page
An ACL file is a text file containing one ACL or more. All ACL files must
follow a specific format and syntax. 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. For example:
version 3.0;
You can include comments in the file by beginning the comment line with the
pound (#) sign.
Each ACL in the file begins with a statement that defines its type. ACLs can
follow one of three types:
Path ACLs specify an absolute path to the resource they affect.
URI (Uniform Resource Indicator) ACLs specify a directory or file.
Named ACLs specify a name that is referenced in resources in the
OBJ.CONF file. The server comes with a default named resource that
allows read access to anyone and write access to users in the local
database or LDAP directory. Even though you can create a named ACL
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