permissions — definition (SharePoint)

SharePoint

Authorization to perform operations associated with a shared resource, such as a file, directory, or printer. Permissions must be granted by the system administrator to individual user accounts or administrative groups.

Microsoft — SharePoint Portal Server 2003 IT Documentation Glossary

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Microsoft Active Directory

Authorization to perform operations associated with a specific shared resource, such as a file, directory, or printer. Permissions must be granted by the system administrator to individual user accounts or administrative groups.

GuardianEdge Technologies — Active Directory Glossary

Technology

Storage

In UNIX, the bits that determine access to files. See also "ACL" and "privileges."

NetApp — Network Appliance Corporate Glossary