Microsoft Windows XP & A.C.L. Help Page
What is A.C.L.?
NOTE: There is a maximum limit of twenty (20) ACL entries (individual user IDs or pts groups) for a directory.
If you anticipate needing to have more than 20 entries for a directory or will be giving
the same set of users permissions in multiple directories or anticipate adding or deleting users
with the same access rights for the same directories from time to time you should consider using "groups".
A group is a collection of individual user IDs referred to by a single name for the entire collection and for
which access rights may be assigned or changed using the group name rather than the individual names.
Currently the native Windows XP method of setting ACLs does not support creating groups and you must use the "AFS ACL Tool" or the
"pts" commands in the Unix/Linux environment following the instructions and examples outlined here.
Microsoft Windows XP ACL FAQ (Frequently Asked
Questions)
Common problems that occur
with ACL
Sources for Windows XP & ACL Help and Tutorials
A guide to utilizing the AFS ACL system is available on the Mosaic "How To..." website.
Some of the more frequently asked questions about Windows XP ACL can be found here on Mosaic's Microsoft Windows XP ACL FAQ Page.
There are also several online references, which are listed below:
Click here for a definition of ACL.
A second definition can be found here.
If the information provided in this webpage is insufficient please seek guidance from a Mosaic Technical Assistant.