Is there a way to let domain clients modify folder and file permissions on a network share? I want to let users control who can view or edit specific folders or files in a shared directory without having to call us to add the permissions.
Yes, you can delegate the ability to modify folder permissions on a file
server. First, open the share permissions (located under the Share tab of the
folder s Properties dialog) on the folder in question and grant Full Control
permission to the user group to whom you want to delegate authority. Then, open
the folder permissions (located under the Security tab of the folder s Properties
dialog) and grant Full Control to the same user group. You have to grant Full
Control on the share and the folder permissions because when you're operating
remotely on a shared folder, Windows lets users perform only actions that are
allowed by both.