Each type of object is controlled by an object manager. There is a different object manager for each type of object. The object types, their object managers, and the tools you use to manage these objects are as follows:
| Object Type | Permission Descriptions | Procedures |
|---|---|---|
| Files and folders | Permissions for files and folders | To set, view, change, or remove permissions on files and folders or To set, view, change, or remove special permissions |
| Shares | Share permissions | To set permissions on a shared resource |
| Registry keys | Maintain registry security | To add users or groups to the permissions list |
| Services | Services permissions | Local computer security for file system, registry, and system services |
| Printer | Assigning printer permissions | To set or remove permissions for a printer |
| Terminal Services Connections | Managing permissions on connections or Controlling connection access |
Manage connection permissions |
| WMI object | To authorize WMI users and set permissions | To modify permissions or delete authorized users |
| Active Directory objects |
Active Directory object permissions.
Best Practices for assigning permissions on Active Directory objects. |