Create User Directory and Set Permissions

[ZipperHeadMan]

Hi,

I'm trying to streamline user account setup in my organization.

What I'm trying to achive is a simple way to create the users home directory and assign NTFS permissions to that folder. Per new user account of course.

Environment:
Windows Server 2003 with XP Pro w/SP2 clients.

Users home directories are located on the server in the following location:

\\%SERVERNAME%\DATA\USERS\%USERNAME%\HOME

If you could shed light on a script or options in AD, perhaps a template?

Your help is appreciated. THANKS

 

[lowrad]

One way is to create a template with the common settings and just copy it.

Patrik

 

[markdmac]

I do this with vbscript.

Use the FileSystemObject to create the directory.
Use XCACLS to set NTFS permissions.
Use NET SHARE to create a share or hidden share.

I hope you find this post helpful.

Regards,

Mark

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