Adaptec 5325301656 - Snap Server 14000 NAS, Administrator'S Manual

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SnapTrees and Security Models
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SnapTrees and Security Models
Volumes and directories created on the root of a volume are assigned one of two
security models: Windows/Mixed or UNIX. The security model determines the
rules regarding which security personality will be present on files and directories
created by the various protocols and clients, and whether the personality of files
and directories can be changed by changing permissions. These directories are
referred to as SnapTrees.
• Creating a SnapTree Directory —
SnapTree directories are created either from the
Security > SnapTrees
screen in the Administration Tool or from a client from any
of the network protocols. SnapTrees created either by clients or in the Web UI
will default to the security model of the parent volume.
Note
The security model of a SnapTree directory may differ from the personality
of the directory (a Windows/Mixed SnapTree may have the UNIX personality,
and vice-versa).
• Toggling Security Models —
The security model applied to a volume or SnapTree
directory can be changed from the
Security > SnapTrees
screen, or when creating
a share pointing to a volume root or SnapTree directory. When changing security
models, the corresponding personality (i.e., Windows for Windows/Mixed and
UNIX for UNIX) can optionally be propagated with a default permission to all
files and directories inside the SnapTree.