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    Make File/Folder restricted to only certain users

    All,

    My apologies if this is not the right category subject.

    I have a 2000 server that I would like to have a folder/file restricted to only certain users on the network.

    Would I setup a group under the Administrative Tools...Computer Management for these users? Or would I go to the file/folder sharing properties?

    I am wanting to do this, so if I place the link on a webpage, it would only allow those with permission to view to the file and not everyone.

    Thanks for any help/advice.
    Rebelle, March 25th, 2008 11:30 AM
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    Where is this folder in comparison to the web server? It may be a little more complicated.
    jmurrayhead, March 25th, 2008 11:34 AM
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    Hi JMurrayhead,

    I created a folder/directory named, "Reports" under

    //inetpub/wwwroot/Reports

    I placed the excel file under this directory that I want to make restricted to only about 10 users.

    Let me know if you need more info and thanks again.
    Rebelle, March 25th, 2008 11:40 AM
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    Okay, so this folder is actually on the web server. That makes it easier. How do your users authenticate to the web page? Is Windows authentication used?
    jmurrayhead, March 25th, 2008 11:42 AM
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    what we've done in this situation is create a domain group ... add users to that group ... give the group access to the directory making sure to remove the everyone group from that directory. in our situation it works perfectly without any issues.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mehere View Post
    what we've done in this situation is create a domain group ... add users to that group ... give the group access to the directory making sure to remove the everyone group from that directory. in our situation it works perfectly without any issues.
    Indeed, this will work if using Windows Authentication, which is why I asked
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    I believe yes Windows Authentication. Everyone can automatically open the file from the link on the webpage.

    Ok, so I add/create the group under Computer Management on the server? Then add the group to the Report folder properties? and remove the Everyone?

    Just want to make sure this is where it needs to be done.
    Rebelle, March 25th, 2008 11:48 AM
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    Do you use Active Directory at all on your server? This would be the ideal place to do it, IMO.
    jmurrayhead, March 25th, 2008 11:56 AM
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    Hmmm...it shows up in the menu but it's not installed.
    Rebelle, March 25th, 2008 11:59 AM
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rebelle View Post
    Hmmm...it shows up in the menu but it's not installed.
    Odd...well, as long as users can authenticate to that server, setting up groups via the Computer Management console would be acceptable.
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