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RAGEAngel9 · 02-23-2005, 08:35 AM

OK at work we're in the process of cleaning up some of the servers and want to clean up the mess that is the user/groups setup.
Right now I have to go through all of our folders and see who has permissions for what and make a nice big list.
As I'm not very good with Windows servers (meaning I don't know jack), does anyone know a way to output the users/group allowed for a specific folder to the screen or a text file?

Thanks

zero2 · 02-24-2005, 10:14 PM

This doesn't really answer your question, but my suggestion is that you do a full backup, then install the backup on a spare computer. Then when you do a clean install of server, you can refer to the backup for users/groups, and file permissions.

A way of getting by not setting file permissions for each user, is by creating groups. For example, a group for HR, Accounting, Sales, Advertising, and so forth. This way, when someone is hired, for example, in the Sales department, you can just put him/her in the Sales dept. group, therefore eliminating setting file permissions everytime a person is hired.

ßeastie · 02-25-2005, 03:37 AM

The windows resource kit contains a utility, which name of course is escaping me, that allows you to view/modify settings via the command prompt. Actually it might be in regular windows installation as well. Its called cacls.exe. From there you should be able to script something that lets you view things.

02-23-2005, 08:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
RAGEAngel9 Insane Location: Vermont	Win2k List folder/file permissions OK at work we're in the process of cleaning up some of the servers and want to clean up the mess that is the user/groups setup. Right now I have to go through all of our folders and see who has permissions for what and make a nice big list. As I'm not very good with Windows servers (meaning I don't know jack), does anyone know a way to output the users/group allowed for a specific folder to the screen or a text file? Thanks

02-24-2005, 10:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
zero2 Junkie	This doesn't really answer your question, but my suggestion is that you do a full backup, then install the backup on a spare computer. Then when you do a clean install of server, you can refer to the backup for users/groups, and file permissions. A way of getting by not setting file permissions for each user, is by creating groups. For example, a group for HR, Accounting, Sales, Advertising, and so forth. This way, when someone is hired, for example, in the Sales department, you can just put him/her in the Sales dept. group, therefore eliminating setting file permissions everytime a person is hired.

02-25-2005, 03:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
ßeastie Junkie Location: NorthEast	The windows resource kit contains a utility, which name of course is escaping me, that allows you to view/modify settings via the command prompt. Actually it might be in regular windows installation as well. Its called cacls.exe. From there you should be able to script something that lets you view things.