Advanced File Security (AFS) is a new enterprise security model introduced in EZChrom Elite 3.1 to further protect files from unauthorized access. AFS replaces the security system used in earlier versions of Elite with a model that is more tightly integrated with Windows Domain security. AFS is compatible with both Client/Server and Standalone workstation installations of EZChrom Elite.
Agilent Technologies introduced Advanced File Security (AFS) in EZChrom Elite 3.1 to protect files from unauthorized access. This new security model replaces the system used in previous versions and is tightly integrated with Windows Domain security. AFS is compatible with both Client/Server and Standalone workstation installations of the software.
To activate AFS, users must run the Enterprise Setup utility included on the Elite Installation CD. This process modifies Windows Active Directory permissions so that only members of a special domain users group have access to the files. The document outlines specific system requirements, including the need for Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional, or Windows 2003 Server, and Internet Explorer 5.5 or greater.
| Software Version | EZChrom Elite 3.1.0 or higher |
|---|---|
| Browser Requirement | Internet Explorer 5.5 or greater |
It is activated by running the Enterprise Setup utility included on the Elite Installation CD.
No, the old security model has been discontinued and replaced by AFS.
No, once AFS has been activated for an Enterprise, it cannot be disabled.