DBFS PERMISSIONS USING USER, ROLE, AND PERMISSIONS FLAGS

摘要

A method for authenticating file operations on files and folders stored in a database file system where the database file system can authenticate a client-user request based upon the client-user's database credentials. The database file system has the capability of storing file permissions based on database credentials. Once a client requests a certain file operation, the client's operating system first determines whether the client has sufficient privileges to perform the requested file operation. If the client has privileges, the client operating system forwards the file operation request to the database file system. The database file system then authenticates the client, based on his database credentials, to determine whether or not to perform the requested file operation.

主权项

1. A method comprising:
an operating system receiving a request from a client for a file operation on a specific file within a database file system that stores files in database objects of a database system; in response to receiving said request:
said operating system determining whether said client has a privilege required for said file operation for said specific file;when said operating system determines that said client has said privilege, said database system determining whether said client has said privilege required for said file operation on said specific file; andin response to said database system determining that said client has said privilege required for said file operation for said specific file, said database system permitting said file operation on said specific file.