I will try visudo then. I take it the changes take effect immediately? No other commands needed?
-----Original Message----- From: Linux on 390 Port [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Mark Post Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 12:48 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Basic question >>> On 12/31/2008 at 12:28 PM, "Smith, Ann (ISD, IT)" >>> <[email protected]> wrote: > I need to update sudoers and don't know proper procedure. > Figured I'd ask before I mess it up. I did at least create a backup of > /etc/sudoers The only safe way is to use visudo. It syntax checks the file before rewriting it, and gives you a chance to fix any problems. Mark Post ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For LINUX-390 subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [email protected] with the message: INFO LINUX-390 or visit http://www.marist.edu/htbin/wlvindex?LINUX-390 ************************************************************ This communication, including attachments, is for the exclusive use of addressee and may contain proprietary, confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, copying, disclosure, dissemination or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail, delete this communication and destroy all copies. ************************************************************ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- For LINUX-390 subscribe / signoff / archive access instructions, send email to [email protected] with the message: INFO LINUX-390 or visit http://www.marist.edu/htbin/wlvindex?LINUX-390
