Re: NIS with local root

Hi,

NJ> We have a server sharing home directory trough NFS and NIS to user's PCs.
NJ> On each client there is a local root for the user (these stations are used 
NJ> for system administration courses).
NJ> There is a way that prevent the local root to su to a NIS user, and so modify 
NJ> anyone personnal data ?

If the directory is already automounted, then no else normally root cannot see the home dir, beecause it's not mounted (not present in local pc)

If server mounts all the home dir, not automounts user dir upon logon then root can do everything.

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