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diff --git a/docs-xml/smbdotconf/filename/vetofiles.xml b/docs-xml/smbdotconf/filename/vetofiles.xml new file mode 100644 index 0000000..11bb51e --- /dev/null +++ b/docs-xml/smbdotconf/filename/vetofiles.xml @@ -0,0 +1,53 @@ +<samba:parameter name="veto files" + context="S" + type="string" + substitution="1" + xmlns:samba="http://www.samba.org/samba/DTD/samba-doc"> + <description> + <para> + This is a list of files and directories that are neither visible nor accessible. Each entry in + the list must be separated by a '/', which allows spaces to be included in the entry. '*' and '?' + can be used to specify multiple files or directories as in DOS wildcards. + </para> + + <para> + Each entry must be a unix path, not a DOS path and must <emphasis>not</emphasis> include the + unix directory separator '/'. + </para> + + <para> + Note that the <smbconfoption name="case sensitive"/> option is applicable in vetoing files. + </para> + + <para> + One feature of the veto files parameter that it is important to be aware of is Samba's behaviour when + trying to delete a directory. If a directory that is to be deleted contains nothing but veto files this + deletion will <emphasis>fail</emphasis> unless you also set the <smbconfoption name="delete veto files"/> + parameter to <parameter moreinfo="none">yes</parameter>. + </para> + + <para> + Setting this parameter will affect the performance of Samba, as it will be forced to check all files + and directories for a match as they are scanned. + </para> + + <para> + Examples of use include: +<programlisting> +; Veto any files containing the word Security, +; any ending in .tmp, and any directory containing the +; word root. +veto files = /*Security*/*.tmp/*root*/ + +; Veto the Apple specific files that a NetAtalk server +; creates. +veto files = /.AppleDouble/.bin/.AppleDesktop/Network Trash Folder/ +</programlisting> + </para> + +</description> +<related>hide files</related> +<related>case sensitive</related> + +<value type="default"><comment>No files or directories are vetoed</comment></value> +</samba:parameter> |