Hidden files.... created by Dave? 1

[jockojem]

Hello

I recently setup a MacOS client in our print dept with Dave. The aim was to enable interchange of large files with other depts using a share on a Windows 2000 server.

I noticed that two hidden directories - DesktopFolderDB and TheVolumeSettingsFolder have been created in the server share I created for the project.

What are these and what do they contain? In order to enable the file sharing the permissions on this share are very loose. Should I be concerned? Can these be locked down? Or moved?

TIA

Jem

 

[all2tropical]

Windows creates those automaticaly... just parameter settings. Apple's system would do something similar...

 

[jockojem]

Thanks for your response - however I am pretty certain that these files are Mac generated. Which is why I don't know anything about them! I can see that they are analagous to eg System Volume Information on a Windows partition.

However my question is... is there any risk in having this files exposed on file share as Everyone|Modify. And if there is what is the maximum level of security I can impose on them.

Jem

 

[jimoblak]

Yes, these files are Mac-generated. Consider them as index files that catalog the files shared by the Mac. Since they index, they should not be locked down too tightly. If you allow open access and someone accidentally deletes them, the Mac will re-generate them.

- - picklefish - -
Why is everyone in this forum responding to me as picklefish?

 

[jockojem]

That's great - thanks for your help.

Jem