Controlling c-treeACE Server Access

One of the main responsibilities of a c-treeACE Server Administrator is to establish and maintain access to the c-treeACE Server. Although reviewing this chapter is not required for operating the c-treeACE Server, FairCom recommends Administrators consider the following features.

Access to the c-treeACE Server can be controlled in four basic ways:

The details of access and security control through user, file and group information are covered in this section. Basic concepts needed to understand security operations are covered first. Descriptions of the Administrator Utility used to enter security information for the c-treeACE Server and monitor users while they are connected to the c-treeACE Server follow.

Note: The controls discussed here are those available to the Administrator.Applications can also be programmed to allow certain security controls (e.g., change file passwords) to users who have appropriate access to the c-treeACE Server, using available security functions in FairCom’s c-treeACE API. Consult application documentation or application vendor for further login instructions.

It is important to be aware that the file security provided by the c-treeACE Server is a function of access to files through the c-treeACE Server. When files are not controlled by the c-treeACE Server, they may not be secure.