Maximum limit for allocation of groups to a folder in solaris 10

UNIX Solaris
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Hi,

As per my knowledge, the maximum number of groups that can be allocated to a folder (in Solaris 10) is 16. But I wonder how this rule is applicable to folders which are mounted on NFS which can be accessed by 100s of groups? or is there is a restriction present? I have never handled such a huge environment; hence not sure about it.

Kindly help

Regards,
POGA.:wink:

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By 'allocated to a folder' do you mean group access to a directory? And please show us where you got the "16 groups" from.

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The restriction is that an individual user account cannot be a member of more than 16 groups and also use NFS.

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@ Jim,
Yes , you are correct by " 'allocated to a folder' I meant group access to a directory. A senior Solaris expert told me that a folder can be given access to not more than 16 groups. I am googling for verifying his comment.:slight_smile:

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Thanks Methyl.

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This should help you understand the problem better: Solving the NFS 16-Group Limit Problem | xkyle.com

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Oh, great:

So, the solution is to use a system that violates the underlying standards?