My experience is :
If the share is only used for one purpose, all with same permissions, then apply
permissions at share level.
If the share will have different permissions on different folders, apply
permissions on the folders.
See:
http://samba.bigbird.es/doku.php?id=samba:configuring-shares
On 18 Aug 2025 at 16:51 +0200, Lee Underwood via samba <samba at
lists.samba.org>, wrote:> New Samba Server.
>
> All works well.
>
> Using computer manager to change share share settings on Samba server.
>
>
> Can I change the Share permissions setting from Windows here for the Samba
> server and then add the Domain admin to full control with everyone set to
> Change.
>
> Seems to work just fine.
>
> If left alone, then everyone on the Windows side can change rwx into Full
> Control and assign rights.
>
>
>
> Any Suggestions would be appreciated.
>
>
>
> Samba Wiki said to check with you before changing the Share Setttings from
> Computer Manager.
>
>
>
> 1. Change Everyone to Change
>
> 2. Add Domain Admins to Full
>
> This is from Computer Manager on Windows on the shared settings of the
> Samba server.
>
>
>
> Lee
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