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Set file permissions

When installation is initially performed, the resulting installation is owned by a single user or group. We can change file ownership and permissions after installation using the chutils command.

Restriction: The set-permissions feature is not currently available on Windows operating systems.


Verify file permissions

Installation Manager reports an error when the user does not have appropriate system permissions.


Set file ownership and permissions with the chutils command

You can use the chutils command to set the file ownership and permissions for an entire installation to an owner or group that differs from the user that performed the initial installation. The main benefit is the ability to have the initial installation performed by one user and then have different users perform supported operations such as feature installations, edition upgrades, maintenance installations (such as fix packs or refresh packs), and feature-pack installations.

The command can be used for the following:

The command can edit the following ownership and permissions:

For more information on using the chutils command, read chutils command.


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