By Default, when ACT shares the database supplemental files folders, they are save on an unhidden Share available to Everyone on the network. This short article will document how to secure on a network for companies with security or compliance (For example HIPPA) concerns.
Create hidden share using windows share
Open ACT! as administrator
Share the database, using tools, database maintenance, share database. (there will be a check next to share database when you are done)
Close ACT
Open SQL management studio
Edit the table called CTL_DBCONFIG
For the Row With value of Name=Root and Section=datastore, add the $ after the share name to create the hidden share
Save the change and exit SQL management studio
Open ACT, confirm the CHECK next to Share Database under Tools, Database maintenance
Delete the Public (unhidden share) from Server maintenance file shares.
