12-26-2008
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1. UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers
Hi Everyone,
Whenever someone uses the finger command against my username, he.she gets my info. Is there a way to find who ran the command against my username, somewhat like a log file for the finger command. I would be greatful if someone to clear my query.
Regards
Anirudh Koul... (3 Replies)
Discussion started by: anirudhkoul
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2. AIX
Hi All,
As i asked you in my previous post, I want to read username and lastupdate only from /etc/security/passwd and write the same data to another file:
The data in /etc/security/passwd will be in this form for example:
smith:
password = MGURSj.F056Dj
lastupdate = 623078865
flags =... (0 Replies)
Discussion started by: me_haroon
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3. AIX
Hi,
How do I read username and lastupdate attribute values from /etc/security/passwd file and write the obtained data to another file. The data in the new file should be in this format as shown:
avins:12345
root:45234
xyza:23423
Plese let me know this ASAP
Thanks,
Haroon (3 Replies)
Discussion started by: me_haroon
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4. UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers
hi there,
i'm new to UNIX( just 3month used),
i found my new box contained alot of files and directories in /home/box/
i've tried to search script in tis forum and found many of them but, i don't know
how to combine them to make a script, although using pipes.
my tasks are:
1) to scan user... (5 Replies)
Discussion started by: Helmi
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5. Shell Programming and Scripting
Hello All,
If I have a simple cgi script and want to find the name of the person accessing the page, is it possible? How do I get the name of this user? Please help.
I was trying a vague method but it doesn't seem to work with all browsers and versions ...
$val=$ENV{'HTTP_COOKIE'};
$name... (1 Reply)
Discussion started by: garric
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6. UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers
hey guys plz help me..with shell script.
i must find the given(the user types a username) username if is it login or not..
i know how to do it logically, but i think that i can't in scripting.
Thank you all (5 Replies)
Discussion started by: aintour
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7. UNIX and Linux Applications
hello -
A SystemOut.log file has recurring entries that follow this format:
Principal: auth9.nick.al.gov:389/USERNAME
Over the course of a day thousands of lines similar to this are produced, with each username represented hundreds of times.
I need to create a new file that shows... (4 Replies)
Discussion started by: 1075FJ40
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8. Solaris
Hi Every One,
Is their any command or solution to retrieve ILOM username and password from Solaris OS without rebooting or resetting.
Thanks (3 Replies)
Discussion started by: bobby320
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9. AIX
Does anyone know when AIX started using /etc/security/passwd instead of /etc/passwd to store encrypted passwords? (1 Reply)
Discussion started by: Anne Neville
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10. SuSE
Below is the error I'm getting.
# passwd username
Changing password for username.
New Password:
Reenter New Password:
Password changed.
New UNIX password:
Retype new UNIX password:
Password has been already used. Choose another.
passwd: Authentication token manipulation error# cat... (0 Replies)
Discussion started by: toor13
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su(1) General Commands Manual su(1)
Name
su - substitute a user ID
Syntax
su [username]
su - [username]
su -f [username]
Description
The command requests the password of the specified username. If the correct password is given, changes to that username without changing
the current directory. The user environment is unchanged except for HOME and SHELL which are taken from the password file entry for user-
name. The shell that is run is also taken from the password file entry for username. The new user ID stays in force until the shell
exits.
If no username is specified, `root' is assumed. To remind the superuser of his responsibilities, the shell substitutes `#' for its usual
prompt.
Options
-f Prevents from executing the .cshrc file, making start up faster.
- Simulates a full login.
Diagnostics
Sorry
An invalid password was supplied for the specified username.
Unknown login: username
The specified username was not found in the passwd database.
No directory
The home directory for the username is not accessible at this time (only with ``-'' argument).
No shell
The shell specified in the passwd database entry for username could not be executed.
Kerberos initialization failure
Consult your system administrator.
If enhanced security features are enabled the following error messages are also possible:
Requires secure terminal
Attempt to su to UID 0 on a line that is not marked secure in
User's password has expired
Access is denied because the password for username is expired.
This account is disabled
Access is denied because the auth entry corresponding to username is marked disabled.
Files
Log file of anyone who became
root, with a date mark.
See Also
csh(1), sh(1), passwd(5yp), environ(7), edauth(8)
Security Guide for Administrators
Security Guide for Users
su(1)