This whitepaper explains the NTFS file system in more detail and is intended to share NTFS best practices. The main focus is on permission management in Microsoft environments and the effective administration of NTFS permissions. The document explains the different types of permissions and their properties, explains in detail the various effects of different permission combinations and provides an overview of how to assign permissions correctly and which configurations should be avoided. With this whitepaper, you are well prepared for the administration of your file servers.

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What are the differences between share permissions and NTFS permissions?

How do permissions affect and inherit (Propagationflags & Inheritanceflags)?

What are list permissions and how do you assign them?

How to assign permissions and what to consider according to NTFS best practice?