IBM Safenet/400 manual Access to entire file system

File Server

Description: File Server - 100

The file server function allows clients to store and access information, such as files and programs, on the System i5 in various formats. This server replaces the shared folder type 2 server that was used prior to Version 3 Release 1. The OS/400 file server interfaces with the integrated file system on the System i5. It provides file serving capabilities equivalent to shared folders, but also allows clients to access information in any of the new file systems within OS/400.

Where used:	iSeries Access for Windows
	-	Access to entire file system
	-	Windows Explorer and other applications
Server Identifier:	*FILESRV
Format Name:	PWFS0100
Levels Supported:	Basic		(Levels 1,2)
	Intermediate		(Level 3)
	Advanced		(Level 4)
Limitations:	- Directory structure has a maximum of 20 deep
	- Does not differentiate between upper and lower case file names
	- Does not support long file names. Names over 10 characters are
	truncated
	- Allows setting of global authority to IBM supplied folders and file
	systems
	- Authority is granted to a folder and all data that it contains.
	Different object/file authorities within the same folder is not available.
Recommended
Setting:	Level 4, Log All

Notes:

1.When set to Levels 3 or 4, each iSeries Access for Windows user must be specifically authorized to this server to access their shared folder and update functions.

2.To grant authority to all folders and all file systems use:

SafeNet/400 Reference Guide
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