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How to reach shell in single user mode !!

 
Prashant Bahuguna
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‎07-02-2007 07:12 PM

‎07-02-2007 07:12 PM

How to reach shell in single user mode !!

Hi,
Recently, I read a case in this forum where you lose your passwd / shadow files and cant login. Is there some way to login without these files ? I read that there is a way to get to the shell in single user mode, but how exactly ? Need your help.......

Thanks and warm regards.
PB.
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MarkSyder
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‎07-02-2007 07:15 PM

‎07-02-2007 07:15 PM

Re: How to reach shell in single user mode !!

Boot your server and interrupt the boot when prompted. Then:

bo pri
interact with IPL: yes
hpux -is

This works for 11.11 and earlier.

Mark Syder (like the drink but spelt different)
The triumph of evil requires only that good men do nothing
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Prashant Bahuguna
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‎07-02-2007 07:20 PM

‎07-02-2007 07:20 PM

Re: How to reach shell in single user mode !!

Thanks Mark,

PB.
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