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1. UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers
As a part of linux hardening
In shadow file all Application accounts which are not locked must contain only an asterisk “*” in the Passwd field.
But how would i do it by using command?
Is there any way other than modifying shadow file to accomplish this task? (3 Replies)
Discussion started by: pinga123
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2. Shell Programming and Scripting
Hi,
In shadow file
smithj:Ep6mckrOLChF.:10063:0:99999:7:::
3rd Field 10063 indicates the number of days (since January 1, 1970) since the password was last changed.
I want to get the result with script the date on which the password was last changed in YYYY-MM-DD format.
can... (8 Replies)
Discussion started by: pinnacle
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3. UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers
I see conflicting definitions for the shadow file. For Solaris, what are the fields please? Thanks. (3 Replies)
Discussion started by: DavidS
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4. UNIX for Advanced & Expert Users
Does anyone know what "!!" represents in the password field of the /etc/shadow file? :confused: (6 Replies)
Discussion started by: avcert1998
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5. Solaris
my etc/shadow file showing *LK* for a particular user.. can u tell me under which circumstances a user is locked (5 Replies)
Discussion started by: vikashtulsiyan
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6. UNIX for Advanced & Expert Users
what does 'x' in the encrypted password field in /etc/shaodw file represent? (3 Replies)
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7. Solaris
Hi
Could someone Pls let me know how to define a shadow file, i.e what do each of the following stand for:
root:SedGsw.WadR:13200:7:30:5:30::
What would the column headings be?
Thnaks (1 Reply)
Discussion started by: narik007
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8. Solaris
I want to import my passwd/shadow files from Solaris 6 to Solaris 10. I found that the encryption method for passwords has changed. Is there a command or script to convert the Solaris 6 passwords to Solaris 10? I have searched the net and just can't seem to find the answer.
For Example:
The... (6 Replies)
Discussion started by: westsiderick
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9. Programming
Hi guys,
I have a doubt on shadow file ... In the Unix servers in which I am working, I cud see that the shadow file has only one permission set .. tht is read permission for only root user ... (-r--------) ....
So my basic doubt here is that how this file is being written then ... only... (4 Replies)
Discussion started by: Sabari Nath S
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10. UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers
Sirs,
What is a shadow file,How it be usefull.For my project i have to keep the password in shawdow file also i am doing in php how can i do it.
Thanks in advance,
ArunKumar (3 Replies)
Discussion started by: arunkumar_mca
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