Actually, for users across multiple systems, I think LDAP is your friend.
You can restrict users to specific Linux guests, a single password change
effects the user across all the systems, it enforces the uid being the same
across all the systems (important if you use nfs or ftp...) and you have a
single point for account maintenance.
There's some effort in setting it up, but in the end, it will save you
considerable time.
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On 10/26/07 8:17 AM, "CHAPLIN, JAMES (CTR)"
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> Running zLinux as Guests on zVM is fantastic until it comes time to
> reset your password across multiple servers. The guest servers are
> multiply like rabbits. We are a shop new to Linux on the mainframe and
> have a question.
>
> Is there a way to apply without using LDAP, or to issue a series of
> commands like passwd across multiple servers either through SSH or other
> method from a single server. Where should I point my "learning curve" to
> resolve this? I am new to scripting, but how different from REXX can it
> be?
>
> Thanks in advance for any comments and insight
> James Chaplin
> Systems Programmer
> USCBP
>
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