DNN is a dynamic system that requires continual access to the file system and database at the highest permission levels.

The NETWORK SERVICE or which ever user is the owner of the application pool requires FULL ACCESS to the dnn root folder and its children.
The sql user that access the DATABASE requires full owner permissions to access the database.

Westa

Thank you both for your replies. I have two follow up questions:

Given the considerable priviledges granted, what are some reasons that DNN users feel safe using the product? Or what are some ways/methods used by DNN users to mitigate any risks about the same?

About the documentation link. When I follow the navigation 'Resources -> Books and Documentation -> Project and Documentation', I see many useful items there, but they seem to be for a much earlier version of the software.

When I go to the manuals under 'Resources -> Manuals' or 'Resouces -> Support', I see more up-to-date manuals, but I am asked to register before downloading them, even if I am logged in. Further more, the register form never seems to load (the browser hangs) even though the text leads me to expect a form.

The Blogs are helpful, but not the comprehensive instructions that I am looking for.

Perhaps someone could guide me more specifically to what I'm looking for?

Thanks,
Stephen