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How do i set permissions on a folder to see al VM's in that folder but do NOT however see an sub-folders that contain VM's?

Top-Folder
  - VM-1
  - VM-2
  - SUB-Folder
    -- VM-3
    -- VM-4

So in this case to see Top-Folder with VM-1 & VM-2 but not SUB-Folder and it's children?

I have tried removing propagation on the Top-Folder however when this happens i can't see VM-1 & VM-2 either? I assume because it's children of the folder?

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Did you try the "No access" role on "SUB-Folder"? That should override the permissions propagated from "Top-Folder" with, well, no access at all.

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"Use the No Access role to mask specific areas of the hierarchy if you do not want for certain users or groups to have access.

Best Practices for Roles and Permissions

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  • This seems to work nicely. Is this the VMway however, officially? – StackUser_py Jul 25 '15 at 17:34
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    @StackUser_py I'd say this is the official way: "Use the No Access role to mask specific areas of the hierarchy if you do not want for certain users or groups to have access." http://pubs.vmware.com/vsphere-55/topic/com.vmware.vsphere.security.doc/GUID-FAA074CC-E8C9-4F13-ABCF-6CF7F15F04EE.html – Mario Lenz Jul 25 '15 at 18:35