The conventions used within Chemistry for group file shares. Also includes how-to's for ChemIT staff.
| Overview | Group member infoGroup | Chemistry IT infoCC |
|---|---|---|
| Group folder is accessible by anyone in the group | Group must tell ChemIT when members come and go. Include both name and NetID (for error checking). | ChemIT must add and remove members with Active Directory group |
| Each group member has their own "personal" folder, in a "Users" directory | Group must tell ChemIT when members come and go. Include both name and NetID (for error checking). | ChemIT must add a folder for each new group member and set the permissions on it correctly (see below for how-to). |
How to's for Chemistry IT staff
Add and remove members with Active Directory group
- Use Quest tool, with DOC account.
Add a folder for each new group member and set the permissions on it correctly.
- With ADM account, browse to group's share's User folder.
- Create new folder with NetID of new group member.
- Remove inheritable permissions
- Go to folder's Properties.
- Select Security tab.
- Click Advanced button.
- Click Change Permissions button.
- Deselect check box for Include inheritable permissions from this object's parent
- In subsequent dialog box that comes up automatically, select "Add" so get current permissions.
- Save changes.
- Remove Group's group, and add user.
- Go to folder's Properties.
- Select Security tab.
- Select Edit button.
- Select group and Remove.
- Select Add button.
- Enter in NetID and select Check Names.
- Select check box for Modify. Leave all others as they are (Full control and Special permissions are only ones not selected).
- Save changes.
- Have user verify all works as expected.