MCSA/MCSE Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-270): Installing ...

Lesson 1 Introduction to Shared Folders
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■ After sharing a folder, control access to that folder by assigning shared folder permissions.
■ You can create multiple share names for a single folder and assign different permissions
to each share name.
■ For existing shared folders, you can stop sharing the folder, modify the share
name, and modify shared folder permissions.
■ You can connect to a shared folder by using My Network Places, My Computer, or
the Run dialog box.
■ Windows XP Professional automatically shares folders for administrative purposes.
These shares are marked with a dollar sign ($), which hides them from users who
browse the computer.
■ You can use Computer Management to view, create, and modify shared folders, as
well as to view users that are connected to each share. You can also use Computer
Management to remotely manage shared folders on other computers.
■ You should practice the principle of least privilege when assigning shared folder
permissions by allowing users only the access they need to do their job. You
should grant permissions to groups rather than users. You should also try to
arrange folders so that resources with the same security requirements are grouped.