That's the problem, even with root == Administrator I still run into directories(folders) that I cannot access (as root). I don't have a problem with the flexibility, I just want to be able to manage my data from one machine, my admin host.

Chuck

-----Original Message----- From: White, Lance [mailto:Lance.White@netapp.com] Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2001 5:16 PM To: Chuck Ross; Net App List (E-mail) Subject: RE: Why is root not root?

Because Data OnTap is NOT Unix. 'root' is a privileged account, 'Administrator' is a privileged account, some people map root == Administrator if they're really concerned. I would believe that allowing this degree of flexibility is a "feature".

-----Original Message----- From: Chuck Ross [mailto:chuck.ross@signiant.com] Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2001 2:06 PM To: Net App List (E-mail) Subject: Why is root not root?

Hi all,

Why is root on a Unix admin host for a filer in a mixed env not really root? By that I mean why is it possible to create directories on the NetApp via a Cifs share that root has no access to?

Chuck Ross