How does user mapping affect file access permissions?
A. When an NFS request comes in from a client, it has a UNIX UID associated with it. Because NT does not understand UIDs, DiskShare must translate the UID to a local NT user account. If a UID is mapped to a local user name using the User Mapping dialog, the user on the client machine will be granted the same access privileges as the NT user to which the UID is mapped. If a UID is not explicitly mapped and there is a UNIX-style password file on the server, DiskShare will search for a local user name that is the same as the name in the password file. If there is no password file or the name is not found, UIDs that are not mapped are translated to user “Anonymous Logon”, which has restricted privileges.
