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What UNIX permissions are required to delete a file?

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Applies to

  • ONTAP 9
  • NFS
  • CIFS

Answer

  • Write (w) and Execute (x) permissions are required on the parent directory

Note: The sticky bit may need consideration

  • No permissions are required on the file being deleted

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