Access accounts allows you to grant, limit, or revoke access to package source files on distribution points, per user or per group. If you add or modify an existing Generic or Windows access account you must refresh all associated distribution points with the new permissions.
To specify a package access account
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Navigate to Access Accounts.
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Right-click Access Accounts, point to New, and then click the type of access account you want (Windows or Generic).
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In the new Access Account dialog box, specify the user or user group account that can access the package on the distribution point.
New Generic Access Account
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Package access account |
Specify the type of account by clicking the Set button to load the New Generic Access Account dialog box. |
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Permissions |
Specify the permissions that should be assigned to the account specified using the drop down. You can specify Read, Change, Full Control, or No Access. |
New Windows User Access Account
| Setting | Description |
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Package access account |
Specify the type of account by clicking the Set button to load the New Windows User Access Account dialog box. Specify the access account by typing the account name on the User name line using the following format: Domain\User. Specify if this account will be a User or Group in the Account type section. |
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Permissions |
Specify the permissions that should be assigned to the account selected using the drop down. You can specify Read, Change, Full Control, or No Access. |