Understanding file share and NTFS

[Thomas Abraham]

Hi,
Assume I do not have any file shares defined on my system (except the
default ones: C$, Admin$. I have given a user full permissions to a
folder C:\DataStore\JohnDoe on \\myserver.

Can the user from his computer map the this folder by going to:

\\myserver\c$\datastore\johndoe?

If so, what is the significance of file shares? Is it just an easier
way to get to the folder by going to, say
\\myserver\johndoe (where johndoe has been defined as a share)?

All drives are NTFS.

Thanks in advance,
Tom

 

[Brendon Rogers]

In order to access the default shares (C$ etc) you need local admin rights
on the computer. Therefore in order for your user to be able to access
\\myserver\c$\datastore\johndoe he will need admin rights on your computer.
On the other hand if you set the appropriate share-level & NTFS permissions
on JohnDoe then he will be able to access these files with his normal user
account.

Additionally, any share with a $ on the end is a hidden share and as such is
not visible by browsing - i.e \\myserver will not show up C$ or MyShare$ but
you will be able to see JohnDoe.