DATABASE MANAGEMENT
Restricting access to a server's data directory
You can restrict Notes user access to a server's data directory or a subdirectory of the data directory by defining an access list for it. By default any Notes user who can access a server can access the server's entire data directory.

Creating a data directory access list

To restrict access to a server's data directory:

1. Make sure you have at least database administrators access to the server.

2. From the Domino Administrator, connect to the server.

3. Click the Files tab.

4. In the left pane, select the directory to which you are restricting access. The access restrictions apply to any subdirectories of the directory as well.

5. In the Tools pane on the right, select Database - Directory ACL.

6. Below "Who should be able to access this directory?" click the person icon.

7. In the dialog box that opens, do the following for each name that you want to allow to access the directory:

8. When you are finished defining the access list, click OK.

9. Click OK again. In the left pane, the directory now displays a lock icon.

Changing or deleting a data directory access list

To change or delete a data directory access list:

1. Make sure you have at least database administrators access to the server.

2. From the Domino Administrator, connect to the server

3. Click the Files tab.

4. In the left pane, select the directory with the access list.

5. In the Tools pane on the right, select Database - Directory ACL.

6. Do one of the following:

7. Click OK to save your changes.

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