File Security Permissions on NT

[RayRay459]

Does anyone know if Perl can get File Permissions on a specific file or a directory on a Win32 machine. (ie..what users or groups have access to file or directory) If so, can anyone point me in the right direction as to obtain this information. Much thanks. A Novice Monk. ~Ray~

[joefission]

Search is your friend :-) Setting Win NT permissions discusses it.

[particle]

you can use system('cacls');

i don't know if active state has anything better...
a quick check of the docs suggests use Win32::FileSecurity;

i'd use cacls, it's more stable, it's well documented, and i'm used to it.

~Particle

[rrwo]

Yes. Look at the Win32::* modules. Specifically Win32::FileSecurity.

I highly recommend David Roth's books: <cite>Windows NT: Win32 Perl Programming</cite> and <cite>Win32 Perl Scripting</cite>. Also check out Roth's web site.

[RayRay459]

Thanks guys. Much appreciated.

[rrwo]

I forgot to mention: a review of Roth's <cite>Win32 Scripting</cite> can be found here.

[Sniper]

You can use Dave Roth's Extension : Win32::Perms

David "Sniper" Rigaudiere