Windows 101: Know the basics about NTFS permissions
NTFS permissions offer a great deal of control when it comes to resources on your systems. When it comes to the old NTFS (from Windows NT) and the current NTFS (from Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP), there are a lot of similarities and a few differences. In this edition of Security Solutions, Mike Mullins takes a closer look.
Most seasoned administrators are familiar with the fact that New Technology File System (NTFS) permissions are available on every file, folder, registry key, printer, and Active Directory object. First introduced with Windows NT to replace the File Allocation Table (FAT) file system, NTFS has gone through several changes over the years. Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP use the current incarnation, NTFS v5.
When it comes to the old NTFS (from Windows NT) and the current NTFS, there are a lot of similarities and a few differences. Let’s take a closer look.
