Services for Macintosh Permissions
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2
Permissions
Access to network files and folders is controlled with permissions. Using the Windows Server 2003 family security system, you specify which users can access shares, folders, and files, and how these resources can be used. The Macintosh-style permissions differ in that they can be set for folders only, not files. However, NTFS permissions still apply to both files and folders that are shared as Macintosh accessible volumes.
Services for Macintosh ensures a consistent file-level security for x86-based and Macintosh clients by translating file permissions, which adds a level of security to your network. A Macintosh user sets permissions according to the Macintosh scheme; File Server for Macintosh translates these to the Windows Server 2003 family permissions. The reverse is also true: The Windows Server 2003 family permissions set by x86-based clients are translated to Macintosh-style permissions for Macintosh users.
Both the Administrators and Server Operators groups can administer File Server for Macintosh and Print Server for Macintosh. The Windows Server 2003 family Administrator account always has full permissions on volumes that are running File Server for Macintosh. Server Operators group membership is sufficient for common administrative tasks. You need not log on with administrative credentials to perform these tasks.
For more information on permissions, see: