Glossary of Data Communications TermsCourtesy Enterprise-Wide Computing, Inc. |
Term:
attributes
Definition: A technique for describing access to and properties of files and directories within a filing system. For NetWare files, attributes include Read, Write, Create, Delete and Execute Only (prevents files from being deleted or copied). For NetWare directories, attributes include Read, Write, Create, Execute and Hidden (hides information about the directory from file listings, preventing unauthorized access, deletion or copying). |