1. Create three eDirectory objects to allow rights to be set. These object
can be anywhere in the tree, for example, in a container named
FSF.MyOrg, (just remember where they are) and can be of any type,
such as a template. The important element is the common name of the
objects. The objects must be named
-owner-
-member-
-group-.
2. In the file system, create a group template directory. This will be the
structure of the group storage that will be created. This can contain any
structure and files that will facilitate the group needs, including
personal storage areas for each member and owner of the group.
Members and owners can have different rights to different areas as well.
To create individual member directories within the directory structure,
create a directory named -member-. To create individual owner
directories within the directory structure, create a directory named
-owner-. (For more details, see “File System for Group Templates”
below.)
3. Set up the eDirectory rights for the group, members and owners using
the eDirectory objects created in step 1. Making trustee assignments on
directories for the -member- object will allow the members of the group
to have the rights specified. Making trustee assignments on directories
for the -owner- object will allow the owners of the group to have the
rights specified. Making trustee assignments on directories for the
-group- object will assign the rights to the group object. Trustee
assignments can be made where ever needed in the structure. (For more
details, see “Trustee Management with Group Templates” below.)
4. Set up a File System Factory™ policy using the group paths and
properties. Point the template setting to the template directory created.
5. Apply the policy to a container. Unlike the user properties of a policy
which can be applied at the container, group or user level, the group
properties of a policy are only applied from a container level when
groups added in that container (and its sub-containers.)
6. Create groups in the container. Directory storage will be automatically
created for each group, and personal areas will be added as owners and
members are added.
File Systems for Group Templates
In the template for Groups, there are two special directory names that receive special
processing consideration:
•
“-member-“: designates that each member of the group should have their own
personal directory in the group space.
•
“-owner-“: designates that each owner of the group should have their own
personal directory in the group space.
These special directory names can appear anywhere in the template directory and may
appear multiple times. However, please note that a “-member-” or “-owner-” will not take
effect if it is below another “-member-” in the directory structure. This to avoid giving
members the power to have File System Factory™ automatically create subdirectories for
each
owner
or
member
in a given member’s personal space.
Consider the following directory template designed for an educational environment:
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