What happens to the NTFS permissions applied to a folder when the folder is moved to a different folder in the same volume?
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NTFS is the default file system of the Windows operating system family, offering a wide range of advanced features such as journaling, compression, quotas, and much more. NTFS also offers a flexible security model, allowing administrators to control how users and groups can
interact with folders and files. These interactions are controlled through the assignment of permissions. Basic and Advanced PermissionsNTFS permissions are logically grouped into a series of six basic permissions, each of which is comprised of a specific set of advanced (special) permissions. These groupings make it easier to apply complimentary permissions to users and groups. Permissions can have different meanings depending on whether they're applied to folders or files. Let's start with the basic permissions.
Now we'll further refine our understanding of the available advanced (also known as "special") permissions.
Permission InheritanceBy default, NTFS permissions for files and folders inherit the permissions of their parent folder. The primary purpose of file system permissions inheritance is to simplify administration. Without inheritance, administrators would need to specify permissions explicitly for each and every file and folder. There are cases, however, when an administrator will need to assign explicit permissions to a file system branch. This can be accomplished by disabling permissions inheritance for a given set of child objects (files or folders) and then assigning the desired permissions. Network Share PermissionsWindows shares can be used to provide access to one or more folders via the network. Share permissions are distinct from NTFS permissions and take effect when the associated folder is accessed from a remote machine. Share permissions are also less granular than NTFS permissions, offering Read, Change, and Full Control access levels. Rules for Determining User AccessLet's review the rules that govern how these permissions systems work together to regulate access.
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What happens when a NTFS folder is moved to a different partition or volume?When you move a folder or file to a different NTFS partition, the folder or file inherits the permissions of the destination folder.
What happened to the permissions when you moved the folder to its new location?File permissions
Any permissions that the moved content inherited from the shared folder are removed. It inherits new permissions from the destination folder, in addition to other, explicitly set, permissions. Users no longer see the moved files or folders in the shared folder.
What happens to file permissions when you move the folder to another disk?By default, an object inherits permissions from its parent object, either at the time of creation or when it is copied or moved to its parent folder. The only exception to this rule occurs when you move an object to a different folder on the same volume. In this case, the original permissions are retained.
What happen when the permissions of NTFS file system and shared folder are combined?If you use share permissions and NTFS permissions together, the most restrictive permission will take precedence over the other. For example, if NTFS share permissions are set to Full Control, but share permissions are set to “Read,” the user will only be able to read the file or look at the items in the folder.
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