Re: [cobalt-users] "Cannot convert from vanilla unix to shadow password"

[Christopher Jay Manders <Chris.Manders@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Also:


> Hello
> > It corrected a lot of errors on the databases, but couldn't
> > correct the  "Cannot convert from vanilla unix to shadow
> > password" error message when trying to modify some users.
> > Moreover, it created this problem for users that were fine.
>
> Duplicate entries in the password file.
>
> Run (as root):
>
> [root@server root]# pwck
> ...

Afterwards, remember to run 'pwconv' before the 'grpconv'....




Christopher





>
> and wait for it to prompt you for things to fix. Nice and easy, simple and
> quick. Doesn't cost an arm or a leg :) and doesn't require a consultant.
>
> Graeme
> --
> Graeme Fowler
> System Administrator
> Host Europe Group PLC
>
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