Set Directory Permissions

The following tables outline the recommended permissions for users of DataFlux Data Management Server.

The default installation path under Windows is SASHome\product-instance-name.

The default installation path under UNIX is SASHome/product-instance-name.

In this document, the default installation path is indicated by the term install-path.

Directory Permissions for Windows
Directories	Users	Default Permissions
`install-path\DMServer`	Administrator, Installer	Full Control
`install-path\DMServer`	Process user	Read and Execute, List Folder Contents
`install-path\DMServer\var`	Installer	Full Control
	Process user	Read, Write, List Folder Contents
	The user who backs up the DataFlux Data Management Server, Backup Administrator	Read, List Folder Contents

Directory Permissions for UNIX and Linux
Directories	Users	Default Permissions
`install-path/dmserver`	Installer	Read, Write, Execute
`install-path/dmserver`	Process user	Read, Execute
`install-path /dmserver/var`	Installer	Read, Write, Execute
	Process user	Read, Write, Execute
	The user who backs up the DataFlux Data Management Server; Backup Administrator	Read, Execute

Note: TMPDIR might have to be set in the event that the system's default temp directory (/TMP) runs out of space while running jobs or services. If this occurs, set the TMPDIR environment variable to read/write for the run-time user.

Last updated: June 16, 2017