usermod -e Needs Enhanced Security Package

[William DeJongh_1]

I'm trying to use usermod with the -e option to expire user logins. When I do I get the following message and the command fails.

#usermod -e 11/15/10 aw4648
Option e requires security package

Does anyone know what package I need to install. This issue is on a server running HP UX 11.11.

[Ismail Azad · Accepted solution]

William.

I definitely know what your problem is. Your system is on normal passwd mode with no shadow file enabled. The -e option works only on /etc/shadow. To convert to shadow mode execute the command pwconv and then usermod -e <> aw4648. Otherwise convert your system to trusted system. Dont forget to assign POINTS.

Regards

[James R. Ferguson]

Hi William:

I believe you need to be running a Shadow Password implementation:

http://h20392.www2.hp.com/portal/swdepot/displayProductInfo.do?productNumber=ShadowPassword

Regards!

...JRF...

[Ismail Azad]

If not installed "ShadowPassword" is the patch bundle to install on 11.11!!! +++

Regards