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Understanding /etc/shadow file

Q. Can you explain /etc/shadow file used under Linux or UNIX? A. /etc/shadow file stores actual password in encrypted format for user's account with additional properties related to user password i.e....

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Move or migrate user accounts from old Linux server to a new Linux server

Q. How do I Move or migrate user accounts to from old Linux server a new Cent OS Linux server including mails? This new system a fresh installation. A. You can migrate users from old Linux server to...

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Linux deny or block user login

Q. How do I deny or block user login for user id tom? I’m using CentOS 5 Linux server OS. A.. You need to use passwd command. Deny user login by locking out account Pass -l option to passwd command. It...

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Change the Password in UNIX

How do I change the password in UNIX?Read answer to: "Change the Password in UNIX"    

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HowTO: Linux Disable a User Account Command

How do I disable a user account under Linux operating systems? How can I completely disable a user account Linux server?Read answer to: "HowTO: Linux Disable a User Account Command"    

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