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1. Linux
hi
I am not able to change user password from root user.
although it is saying updated successfully.
but still I am not able to login direct to abc user.
however I can login from root user by using su - abc
# passwd abc
Changing password for user abc.
New password:
BAD PASSWORD: it... (2 Replies)
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2. Shell Programming and Scripting
Hi Gurus,
I am lpad user in some of my server. I need to change password at certain period time. I am wondering what is the command to change the passwd.
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3. Shell Programming and Scripting
Hi Experts,
I am trying to write a shell script to change DB user password.
Requirement:
login to multiple DBs as multiple users and change their respective passwords.
ex :users:T1,T2,T3
DB:X,Y,Z
scenario:
login as T1 to X,Y,Z
change password
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4. Solaris
I am getting the following error message "passwd: User unknown: username" Permission denied error message when trying to change the password for that given user account.
The user account is within the /etc/passwd file and I can also su to the account without any problems. This is sever is not... (11 Replies)
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5. UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers
I am trying to change a user's Password, but I get the error "Password Cannot be changed; see account Administrator". Yet I am logged in as root.
I also cannot access the Accounts Manager facility when SCO when using System Administration screen Error "Unable to get initial list of users" (2 Replies)
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6. UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers
Hi!
I'm a bit noob on Unix/Linux world, so sorry any lame question i may make...
Oh.. and my english too.. is not so famous lol..
The deal is to use crontab to change my admin password every weak to something like "mypasswordcurrrentday" that is... i want evey weak to change my password but... (2 Replies)
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7. UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers
If we set up FTP only users who can't log in with a shell (/bin/false type of shell) and set them up with a default password, like abc123 or something not secure, is there any way for the user to change their own password once they get on the system? (2 Replies)
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8. Solaris
In Sun Solaris we have given oracle user for dba that was shared among 5 member. Everytime oracle user password was changed themselves.
We want to trace who has changed the password. It is possible.
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9. Solaris
passwd only changes the password but i need to change the user name
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10. UNIX for Dummies Questions & Answers
All,
I am unable to change a password for the user called : poller
I am logged in as root When I do the following command
passwd poller
New Password:
Permission denied
Whe i enter the new password, it gives the above error.
When i log in as poller and then execute the command, then... (2 Replies)
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