# Environment boundaries
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Environment boundaries allow Research and Engineering Studio (RES) administrators to configure permissions that will take effect globally for all users. This includes permissions such as **File Browser and SSH permissions**, **Desktop Permissions**, and **Desktop advanced settings**. 

![environment boundaries](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/res/latest/ug/images/permission-policy-environment-boundaries.png)