Saving access permissions

When you back up your files, the backup-archive client also saves standard UNIX access permissions assigned to the files.

Depending on your operating system, it also saves extended permissions. For example, for files on an AIX® workstation, the client saves access control lists.

It is possible for an authorized user to back up files for another user, but this should not cause ownership conflicts. The backup server properly records that the file belongs to the original owner. The authorized user does not need to grant the original owner access to the backup versions.