> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex-cloud-runtime-security/cortex-cloud-data-sources-and-connectors/generic-on-premise-data-collectors/broker-vm-data-collector-applets/activate-dspm-fileshare.md). # Activate DSPM Fileshare ### Prerequisite * [Set up and configure Broker VM](file:///data-management/broker-vm/set-up-and-configure-broker-vm.html) * Know the complete path to the files and folders that you want Cortex XSIAM to monitor. * Necessary user permissions to access the network shares. For the SMB connection type, you need the user name and password. ### How to activate the DSPM Fileshare applet 1. Select Settings → Configurations → Data Broker → Broker VMs. 2. On the Brokers tab, find Broker VM, and in the APPS column, click + ADD. In the list of applets, click DSPM Fileshare.

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The applet list displays only the applets for which you have permissions.

3. Configure the DSPM Fileshare settings according to the following steps. #### File Share Connection | Field | Description | | --------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Connection Type |

\* NFS (Network File System): A distributed file system protocol that lets networked computers share files remotely, making them appear as if they're stored locally. Operating at the application layer, it uses Remote Procedure Calls (RPCs) for clients to access a server's files and directories.

\* SMB (Server Message Block): A network file-sharing protocol that provides shared access to resources like files, printers, and serial ports across a network. It enables client applications to remotely interact with files and other assets stored on a server. It is the default file-sharing protocol for Microsoft Windows operating systems. This connection type requires a username and a password.

| | Path | Specify the host and path to the folder containing the files that you want Cortex Cloud Data Security to monitor. | | Username | For the SMB connection type only. | | Password | For the SMB connection type only. | | Test Connection | Select to validate the connection permissions. |

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By default, all configured connections are saved.

4. On the File Share Connection screen, click + Add a Connection.

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For details regarding the connection fields, see the table above under File Share Connection.

5. In the File Share Connection field, replace the text with a name for the new connection. 6. Select a connection type. 7. Provide the path to the shared folder (the host and path). 8. For SMB connections only, provide a username and password. 9. Optionally, do the following: 1. Turn on the Classification toggle. This enables 2,500 random files to be scanned and classified each time. 2. In the Scan every list, select the cadence of how often the files are to be scanned. If you want the scans to occur less frequently, choose the Custom option and enter the amount of days, weeks, or months that you require. 10. Click Test Connection to ensure the connection works properly. 11. Click Save. {% hint style="info" %} **Note** You can add multiple connections under a single instance of the DSPM Fileshare applet by returning to the File Share Connection screen and clicking Add Connection. Each new connection can be of either the NFS or SMB connection type. {% endhint %} ### Other actions Once the DSPM Fileshare applet is activated, you can perform the following actions: * Edit * **Deactivate:** On the Broker VMs screen, in the ADD column, in the context menu, click Deactivate. * **Delete:** On the File Share Connection screen, click the Delete icon next to the connection you want to remove. ### Inventory list Each new connection that is created correlates to an asset in the inventory. You can see the connections by clicking Inventory → All Assets → Data → Storage Buckets. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://cortex-docs.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex-cloud-runtime-security/cortex-cloud-data-sources-and-connectors/generic-on-premise-data-collectors/broker-vm-data-collector-applets/activate-dspm-fileshare.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.