Assigning access control lists to a hierarchical namespace...

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2005-04-19

2011-11-08

Vo, Tim T. (Department: 2168)

Data processing: database and file management or data structures

Database and file access

Database access control methods

C707S781000, C707S783000, C707S784000, C707S786000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08055680

ABSTRACT:
Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products are provided for assigning Access Control Lists (‘ACLs’) to a hierarchical namespace to optimize ACL inheritance. Embodiments include creating an entitlement matrix for a plurality of resources; creating a tree structure having a plurality of nodes for the hierarchical namespace in dependence upon the entitlement matrix; creating a plurality of ACLs in dependence upon the entitlement matrix; identifying a plurality of attachment points in the hierarchical namespace for the ACLs in dependence upon ACL attachment rules; and attaching the ACLs to the attachment points. Creating an entitlement matrix for a plurality of resources may be carried out by creating a matrix of resources and permissions for users.

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