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SafeNet/400 Reference Guide
Copyright 2008 MP Associates of Westchester, Inc.
V8.50 - May 2008
File Server
Description: File Server - 100
The file server function allows clients to store and access information, such as files and
programs, on the System i5 in various formats. This server replaces the shared folder type 2
server that was used prior to Version 3 Release 1. The OS/400 file server interfaces with the
integrated file system on the System i5. It provides file serving capabilities equivalent to shared
folders, but also allows clients to access information in any of the new file systems within
OS/400.
Where used: iSeries Access for Windows
- Access to entire file system
- Windows Explorer and other applications
Server Identifier: *FILESRV
Format Name: PWFS0100
Levels Supported: Basic (Levels 1,2)
Intermediate (Level 3)
Advanced (Level 4)
Limitations: - Directory structure has a maximum of 20 deep
- Does not differentiate between upper and lower case file names
- Does not support long file names. Names over 10 characters are
truncated
- Allows setting of global authority to IBM supplied folders and file
systems
- Authority is granted to a folder and all data that it contains.
Different object/file authorities within the same folder is not available.
Recommended
Setting: Level 4, Log All
Notes:
1. When set to Levels 3 or 4, each iSeries Access for Windows user must be specifically
authorized to this server to access their shared folder and update functions.
2. To grant authority to all folders and all file systems use: