Chapter 14: Using 3rd Party Common Tools

chmod

chmod

Note: This tool can be used in both Interactive Mode and Batch Mode. For details on scheduling this tool to run in batch mode see Using Batch Mode.

Use the CHMOD utility to set file permissions.

To Access CHMOD from the Dashboard

To run CHMOD from the Support Tools Dashboard:

Step 1 In the Arguments field, enter desired arguments, as described in the Using section below.

When entering arguments, the CHMOD command is already implied. Do not enter it in the Arguments field.

Step 2 Specify the command duration time or accept the default (60 seconds). This is the amount of time the command will attempt to run before terminating.

Step 3 If desired, check Elevate Command Priority. This ensures the command will run regardless of the level of server activity.

Step 4 Click the Run button.

Using CHMOD - Command Line Options

chmod <mode> file1 ...

Mode is any combination of {+-=} {wshm} where: + adds an attribute to a file

- removes an attribute from a file

= gives a file just the attributes specified

w specifies whether the file should be writable or not

s specifies whether the file should be a system file or not h specifies whether the file should be a hidden file or not

m specifies whether the file should be marked modified or not -?: Display program description.

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