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Re: do we have something like administrator group (windows) in unix.

 
ankurp
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do we have something like administrator group (windows) in unix.

Hi,

We need to place a userlevel restriction for our system, So we want to start by creating individual users and adding them in administrative group so that day to day chores are not hampered.
Probably using sudo we will provide restrictons.
PLease help me.

Rgds
Ankur
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Ravi_8
Honored Contributor

Re: do we have something like administrator group (windows) in unix.

Hi,

There is no administartor group in Unix (unless you create it).

sudo is the good option
never give up
Florian Heigl (new acc)
Honored Contributor

Re: do we have something like administrator group (windows) in unix.

You can chose to create a group (wheel, by convention) that a user must be member of to be allowed to su root. (man security and a look in to /etc/defaults/security on that)

if You're running hp-ux 11.11 and have a few days for testing and reading then hp-ux RBAC is the way to go, as it will let You assign specific privileges to individual users and groups.
yesterday I stood at the edge. Today I'm one step ahead.
Don_142
New Member

Re: do we have something like administrator group (windows) in unix.

Hi Ankurp,

Best Product is CA-eTrust and you can implement native unix rksh user logins with
limited command.

let me know any help..

thx!

Don
Jerome_18
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Re: do we have something like administrator group (windows) in unix.

You can use sudo which will suit your need and can set lot of options as well.

Jerome
ankurp
Frequent Advisor

Re: do we have something like administrator group (windows) in unix.

Okay, thanks for all ur replies. I will be using sudo.
What if all the hosts are in Known_hosts file of all other servers. This exercise will of no use right ?

rgds
Ankur