Shared resources are as follows:
- Public Folders
- SharePoint Resources
- Shared Mailboxes
- Equipment and Resource Mailboxes
Requesting a shared resource
IT Professionals should request a shared resource by using the appropriate method:
Controlling Access
When a shared resource (such as an equipment mailbox) is created, a pair of security groups are created in the OU to which the mailbox or public folder belongs. Security for Public Folders is controlled by Security Groups.
Typically, one to three groups will be created.
In the case of an equipment mailbox, perhaps one group can
- Schedule - can add items to a calendar
- View - can only read the calendar
In the case of a public folder, there may be three levels of access:
- Authors - can create items
- Editors - can modify and/or send items
- Reviewers have read-only access
Most units, colleges, or departments have an Active Directory OU in which these security groups will be placed. Your department IT Professional will then manage group membership. If you do not have a dedicated IT Professional, the control to shared resources can be changed by contacting the IT Support Center.