Windows Server 2003 Access-based Enumeration (ABE)

Enhance security by making files and folders hidden from users who do not have permission. Normally files and folders that reside in a folder or share the users have access to will be visible. When the user attempts to access the restricted resource, the user will get an access denied error.

By implementing Access-Bases Enumeration (ABE) the user will never know about files they do not have access to. This helps keep out prying eyes and also prevents them from seeing folder and file names that may be sensitive themselves.

The ABE works with standard shares and Distributed File System (DFS).

Download and install the MS ABEUI Utility. Use the GUI or the CLI to configure.

The MS KB can be found here: How to implement Windows Server 2003 Access-based Enumeration in a DFS environment