Checklist: Setting Access Controls on Objects

Applies To: Windows Server 2008

Access control is the process of authorizing users, groups, and computers to access objects on the computer or network. You can accomplish the tasks in the following table by using the access control user interface.

Task	Reference
View the effective permissions on and ownership of an object	View Effective Permissions on Files and Folders Manage Object Ownership
Manage the permissions on an object	Manage Permissions
Take ownership of a file or folder	Take Ownership of a File or Folder
Manage the security auditing policy settings on an object	Manage Security Auditing