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Siebel File System Access

The Siebel File System consists of a shared directory that is network-accessible to the Siebel Database Server and contains physical files used by Siebel applications. The File System stores documents, images, and other types of file attachments.

Requests for access by Siebel user accounts are processed by Siebel Servers, which then use the File System Manager server component to access the Siebel File System. File System Manager processes these requests by interacting with the File System directory.

To prevent direct access to Siebel files from outside the Siebel application environment, only the Siebel Service owner should have access rights to the Siebel File System directory. The Siebel Server processes and components use the Siebel Service owner account to operate.

NOTE:  For Siebel Dedicated Web Client, access to the Siebel File System may be achieved either through the File System Manager or through direct connection from each individual client. For more information, refer to Siebel Web Client Administration Guide.


 Security Guide for Siebel eBusiness Applications 
 Published: 23 June 2003