Cluster Aware Updating File Share

I don't understand the file share requirements when configuring the Hotfix plugin. What permissions are needed on this share? I have downloaded all of the hotfixes needed and just need to create the share now.
MCITP Exchange 2010 | MCITP Lync Server 2010 | MCTS Windows 2008

Hi Vegas,
As to "Restrict access to the hotfix root folder" please refer to following link:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/847b571b-12b3-473c-953f-75a5a1f51333#BKMK_ACL
" If the script is located on a network file share, ensure that you configure the file share for Read permission for the
Everyone group, and restrict write access to prevent tampering with the files by unauthorized users. "
Please refer to following link:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj134224.aspx
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