File and Share Permissions

Vocabulary flashcards based on key concepts related to file and share permissions.

File Sharing

The practice of making files available to other users on a network.

Local Sharing

Sharing files and folders on the same local network without the need for the internet.

Network Sharing

Sharing files and folders across multiple computers within a network.

NTFS Permissions

File system level controls applied to files and folders for local and network users.

Share Permissions

Network level controls that apply specifically to users accessing shared folders.

Explicit Permissions

Access rights directly assigned to a specific file or folder, which take priority over inherited permissions.

Inherited Permissions

Access rights automatically passed down from a parent folder to its child objects.

Mapped Drive

A network drive that is assigned a drive letter for easier access by the user.

UNC Path

Universal Naming Convention path, a method used to access shared folders directly via network path.

Granular Control

The ability to specify detailed access rights, such as Full control, Modify, and Read & Execute.