+1. I like this approach. >From a security point of view, I would prefer a Local Group instead of >Everyone. Use the local group string in place of "Everyone", and then add >share users to the Local Group. The converse of adding is that is allows you >to also remove users (and access) very easily.
-- John Merryweather Cooper Senior Software Engineer | Integration Development Group | Continuing Development Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.® | Lenexa, KS 66214 | Ext: 431050 |jocoo...@jackhenry.com -----Original Message----- From: Phill Hogland [mailto:phogl...@rimage.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2015 8:46 AM To: wix-users@lists.sourceforge.net Subject: Re: [WiX-users] Create file share with ready permissions for everyone > <util:User Id='WorkwiseUsers' Name='Workwise' Password='pa$$$$word'/> > <util:FileShare Id='FileShareWorkwise' Name='WorkwiseFS' > Description='FileShare for Workwise backend'> > <util:FileSharePermission GenericAll="yes" Read="yes" > User="WorkwiseUsers" /> > </util:FileShare> > And that creates the folder and the file share, but only gives > permissions to the Workwise user. The User parameter is mandatory when > creating the FileSharePermission. How can I create the file share with > reading permissions to everyone (not only to the Workwise user)? > I use: <CreateFolder Directory="SHAREDFOLDER" > <PermissionEx Id="ntPermisions_SharedFolder" Sddl="......." /> </CreateFolder> To get the sddl string, configure the security and network share on a target system, and use the calc.exe tool to generate the sddl string. Then edit the string as desired. I have not fully tested my string yet so I don't want to post it just yet, but in general this approach does create a share and seth the permissions. And in another component, in the group <util:FileShare Id="sharedFolder" Name="ShareName" Description="!(loc.RimageFolder_Description)"> <util:FileSharePermission GenericAll="yes" User="Everyone" /> </util:FileShare> -- View this message in context: http://windows-installer-xml-wix-toolset.687559.n2.nabble.com/Create-file-share-with-ready-permissions-for-everyone-tp7599519p7599524.html Sent from the wix-users mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dive into the World of Parallel Programming The Go Parallel Website, sponsored by Intel and developed in partnership with Slashdot Media, is your hub for all things parallel software development, from weekly thought leadership blogs to news, videos, case studies, tutorials and more. Take a look and join the conversation now. http://goparallel.sourceforge.net/ _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users NOTICE: This electronic mail message and any files transmitted with it are intended exclusively for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. The message, together with any attachment, may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, printing, saving, copying, disclosure or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete all copies. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dive into the World of Parallel Programming The Go Parallel Website, sponsored by Intel and developed in partnership with Slashdot Media, is your hub for all things parallel software development, from weekly thought leadership blogs to news, videos, case studies, tutorials and more. Take a look and join the conversation now. http://goparallel.sourceforge.net/ _______________________________________________ WiX-users mailing list WiX-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/wix-users
