Chapter 8

Securing Resources with NTFS Permissions

About This Chapter

This chapter introduces you to NT file system (NTFS) folder and file permissions for Windows XP Professional. You will learn how to assign NTFS folder and file permissions to user accounts and groups, and you will see how moving or copying files and folders affects NTFS file and folder permissions. You will also learn how to troubleshoot common resource access problems.

Before You Begin

To complete this chapter, you must have

• A computer that meets the minimum hardware requirements listed in the preface, About This Book
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional installed on the computer