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j.bobby
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‎01-02-2009 10:46 AM

‎01-02-2009 10:46 AM

restricting the client pc's from logging in as root

hi guys,

i want to know can we block some pc's (clients)from which we don't want the users to login as root into HPUX servers.This is the concept ,generally implemented in wireless by MAC Filtering means.likewise can we block specific macs to restrict the superuser login.

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Jagan
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Pete Randall
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‎01-02-2009 10:55 AM

‎01-02-2009 10:55 AM

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Re: restricting the client pc's from logging in as root

It sounds like you need to set up a /etc/securetty file. This thread offers some guidance:

http://forums11.itrc.hp.com/service/forums/questionanswer.do?admit=109447626+1230922434591+28353475&threadId=1058393


Pete

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j.bobby
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‎01-02-2009 11:28 AM

‎01-02-2009 11:28 AM

Re: restricting the client pc's from logging in as root

Thank u very much
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