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My SysAd Blog -- Unix


Inadvertent Use of Duplicate Group ID

We were trying to limit the number of regular users who could use xterm or cmdtool for security reasons. A user-defined group was created and admins/non-regulars were assigned to it. Unfortunately,...

Started in My SysAd Blog -- Unix • 5 months ago • 0 responses
Tags: group id, gid, nisplus, niscat group, unix commands
UNIX Admin Corner and the IT Island

I thought James Dickens of UNIX Admin Corner wrote a short but interesting post a few days ago. His post was titled "Why is IT such an Island." It was something to ponder regarding the rapidly...

Started in My SysAd Blog -- Unix • 5 months ago • 0 responses
Tags: mysysad blog, james dickens, unix system administration, unix admin corner
List Objects and Tables in Nisplus

I have had a few search queries (metadata) via MyBlogLog analytics from readers who were searching for commands to show Nisplus objects and tables. Frankly speaking, I neglected posting much about...

Started in My SysAd Blog -- Unix • 10 months ago • 0 responses
Tags: show nisplus objects, nis plus, show nisplus tables, nisplus, unix system administration
Display the Structure of a Nisplus Table

Building on the last post, I am using the niscat -o flag to display the structure of a common nisplus table. In the example below, the run shows the passwd table and its specific metadata/attribute...

Started in My SysAd Blog -- Unix • 10 months ago • 0 responses
Tags: niscat -o, nisplus table structure, nisplus, unix system administration, display nis+ table structure
Modify Information in a Nisplus Table

The nistbladm command is used to modify information in a nisplus table. In this example, the passwd.org_dir table was modified. The login directory and shell was modified for the esoft user. Here is...

Started in My SysAd Blog -- Unix • 10 months ago • 0 responses
Tags: nisaddent, nisplus, unix system administration, nistbladm, change nisplus table information
SSH Secure Shell for Workstations

A few years ago I took an Oracle database class at a university. I remember running SQL commands to perform a number of DBA tasks, such as creating databases, creating tables, creating procedures,...

Started in My SysAd Blog -- Unix • 9 months ago • 0 responses
Tags: secure shell client, unix system administration, ssh, ssh source code, ssh client
Emoticons and Their Meanings

A co-worker of mine emailed me this table of emoticons. I thought it was a fairly comprehensive list until I did a brief Internet search. The list was just a snippet, especially in the chat room...

Started in My SysAd Blog -- Unix • 9 months ago • 0 responses
Tags: conduct chat communications, list of emoticons, smiley, unix system administration, smileys
Create table and Insert into Examples for MySQL

A couple of days ago I was adding entries to my ban related tables via phpbb's administration tools. After awhile, I quickly tired of serially adding an entry and then submitting it. I decided to...

Started in My SysAd Blog -- Unix • 9 months ago • 0 responses
Tags: phpbb, insert mysql, database command, mysql, create table
Free Anti-virus Software Solution

If you are like me, you are always searching for ways to protect your personal computer. Probably, the first thing that comes to mind is viruses and worms.Along with millions of other AVG users, I...

Started in My SysAd Blog -- Unix • 1 response • Last response by himachander (28) • 5 months ago
Tags: free anti-virus solution, anti-virus, free anti-virus software, antivirus, unix system administration
Truncate Table Example for MySQL

I have been upgrading my phpbb forum from 2.X to 3.X. It has been a slog so far and mostly due to spammers. Before the 3.X converter would allow me to complete the conversion process, I had to delete...

Started in My SysAd Blog -- Unix • 8 months ago • 0 responses
Tags: phpbb, insert mysql, mysql, limit delete mysql, truncate table