Ubuntu :: Preferred Use Of Sudo For Root-gaining
Oct 2, 2010Which use of sudo do you prefer to get a root shell?
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General :: Sudo Cd /root Gives Sudo - Cd - Command Not Found
Jan 6, 2011Kernel 2.6.21.5, Slackware 12.0
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So, I do not understand why the notification "sudo: cd: command not found", considering cd is a bash built-in command.
Ubuntu :: Can't Cd To Root Acount /home In Terminal - Sudo Cd /root Fails?
Jul 25, 2011can't cd to root acount /home in terminal - sudo cd /root fails?
View 3 Replies View RelatedOpenSUSE Install :: Revert The Changes Or Change The Permissions Again To Root:root Or Make Sudo Work
Aug 10, 2011Accidentally I changed the ownership of all the directories under / to my own instead of root:root. Now I am unable to use sudo and many bad things are happening. Is there a way to revert the changes or change the permissions again to root:root or make sudo work ?
View 3 Replies View RelatedGeneral :: CentOS / Sudo Doesn't Accept Root Password But Logging In As Root Works
Apr 9, 2010I was trying to edit a file requiring root permissions, so I used sudo. I typed the root password and it failed. This happened three times, and the process was ended. I then logged in as root (su) and was able to navigate to the file and make changes as root. Am I missing something? How would I edit the sudoers file such that this password would work? Or is there another way to log in to the sudo group to make these changes? How do I set sudo passwords?
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Mar 12, 2010I have used Storage device manager to mount a newly in stalled drive but don't have permission to write to the drive. how can I change the permission using the above program
View 3 Replies View RelatedUbuntu :: Gaining Remote Acess To University Computer With VPN?
Oct 1, 2010I managed to install the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client provided by my university (Ohio State) and successfully connect to the school's server ( vpn.service.ohio-state.edu). However, after I have connected, I cannot figure out how to get into this directory: \fc1student.mecheng.ohio-state.edustudentusername
The website (search "ohio state mechanical engineering vpn" in google = top non sponsored link result) says that this address must be entered in Windows Explorer; however, I am using Ubuntu 9.04, so I cannot use Windows Explorer (with the exception of WINE). I tried using the "connect to server" program listed under "Places", but have not had any luck. I also think the computers in the lab I'm trying to connect to are not using Samba. Any ideas on how I might connect to this location?
Ubuntu :: Become A Root User Without Using Sudo?
Nov 6, 2010How to become a root user without using sudo?So,that i can become super user to edit configuration files in etc directory.
View 1 Replies View RelatedUbuntu :: Ask For Root Password Instead Of Sudo?
Dec 16, 2010When i install or upgrade the system I want to be asked for the root password instead of just the normal password for sudo. The reason for this is that the kids and so on uses my system and know my password. They do not know my root password though. I do not want them to install or mess up my system by pure fumbling, so is this possible to do. A simple change in who runs the updater/install features...
View 9 Replies View RelatedUbuntu :: Why Is 'sudo' Better Than Logging In As Root?
Jan 25, 2011I don't like about it is the fixation of avoiding root login. I read in the sticky post at the top of this forum that logging into a GUI interface as root is nearly always a bad idea. Why is this? If I have access to the root password, and can simply sudo commands as root, what is the functional difference? The only difference I can see is that I have to continually type in my root password for pretty much everything I do. Elevating a user to root status seems to require a call to the almighty.
I'm usually the only one with access to this system, and I generally like to add in user accounts for any other people that will use the system, and leave root for myself. What is the benefit of requiring 'sudo' all the time?
OpenSUSE Install :: Gaining Permissions For Windows?
Nov 21, 2009How to gain the necessary permission to transfer files from my opensuse drive to my Windows drive. I can access the windows drive and call up files from it, but I cannot save file to it. I have looked at the permissions on the Windows folder but one is not able to change them. I have just changed from Mint linux and one could do this with no problems,
View 9 Replies View RelatedUbuntu :: Get Root User Access Without Using Sudo?
Apr 23, 2010It's been a few years since I last installed Ubuntu. I searched the forums and can't seem to find the answer. I want to be able to do a "su root" and have root access. I know Ubuntu wants you to do the sudo command, and I know you can really mess things up being root. I know I got this to work before. What do I need to do?
View 3 Replies View RelatedUbuntu :: OS Started Asking For 'password For Root' Rather Than Sudo
May 29, 2011when I try to do admin tasks - e.g. setting my wireless connection to "available to all users" or updating a group's settings - it asks for "password for root" rather than asking for my password so it can sudo.I was forced to enable the root password, so I could do anything on my system ( sudo su; passwd; ) but I'd rather keep my root password locked and use sudo if possible.
View 4 Replies View RelatedUbuntu :: Cant Remember Sudo Command To Enable Root?
Jul 2, 2010I have done this before and its driving me insane, i just cant remember what command it was and google isnt revealing anything either.i usually type:"sudo command" and it asks my password which is ok, but i have a bunch of commands to issue as root and dont want to have to type sudo each timethis is what I want to see:
View 3 Replies View RelatedUbuntu Installation :: Root Or Su Or Sudo Password Missing?
Sep 1, 2010I upgraded from Super Ubuntu 2008.11 to Ubuntu 10.04.1 online ( my mistake ). Now I can boot into Ubuntu 10.04 with 2 kernel options and a failsafe. However I can only boot as a user ( rejean ) and not as su or sudo. My other problem is that I don't have a gui. I would like to do a Code:sudo dpkg-reconfigure xserver-xorgbut there is no password that works.What should I do?
View 1 Replies View RelatedUbuntu :: Can't Sudo From Desktop User After Adding Root
Feb 22, 2011I recently re-installed my U10.04 and this time around, I added a root user and brought the permission levels of my default user to "Desktop User" as well as elevate the root permissions as explained elsewhere in these forums. Everything went fine until I wanted to "sudo" something from the Desktop User account terminal. I use Skype a lot and preferred to use the repos to get it loaded. Into synaptic where it asked me for the password. I entered the password and I was rejected. Ok, maybe I typed it in wrong. Tried again. The third time I checked in an editor to make sure I wasn't in all-caps. Third time OUT!
Switched user to root and there were no problems. Enabled the partner repos, installed Skype, as well as all the other stuff I use to run my home office. I have missed something, I know I have - perhaps a setting somewhere in the user permissions. I don't want to have to switch user every time I have to make changes to the system. Alternatively, if it's better practise to just leave my system as it is for security purposes I'm not running a server, but I'd like to have my system as secure as reasonably possible without elevating my problem to "paranoid security" level.......
Ubuntu :: Cannot Use 'sudo' Command Either With Root Or User Passwords
Apr 19, 2010I was wondering if someone had a logical reason and therefore complete, hopefully that makes total sense, for why when I install Ubuntu I cannot use the 'sudo' command either with root or user passwords. Even if I try to edit the permissions for sudoers, I still recieve an error message that says access is denied and so as the root user on my pc I don't understand why I can't put my name in the sudoers file or use the sudo command with the correct password.
View 9 Replies View RelatedFedora :: Sudo And Root Desactivated Rather Than Su?
Oct 1, 2010I use Fedora 13 LXDE and I want to know how to use sudo with my user passwordnd desactivate the root account rather than the su command like Ubuntu distribs
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Oct 29, 2010I need to run a command in a terminal, but cannot get root. I can in "Add Software" to install, I know and tried all the passwords I know from the install, but no show.What can I do?I tried sudo password, then typed in the space, no letters appear, but no success.TO "sudo password" after putting is my password, my username comes up and it says I am not in sudoers file.My Laptop has only one user, I know as I tried switching for a test.
View 12 Replies View RelatedSecurity :: Using Sudo Instead Of Root Be Safer?
Apr 5, 2011Consider: [URL]
In security terms, would using sudo instead of root be safer? I'd actually prefer to use this if so; I like sudo an awful lot. (It's Mark Shuttleworth's fault)
Security :: Sudo To Root Without Password?
Jan 26, 2011 We have a couple of clusters that are running Oracle. If you're familiar with Oracle you know that it basically has to be installed as root. Something I detest. anyway, when we are building out the box, we change the root pw and give it to the DBA team to do their installs and configs. When they are done, we change the root pw (and do not give it to them), and configure sudo to allow them the rights needed to manage Oracle and their databases.
Now however, we have a different situation. The DBAs need access to uninstall and reinstall components and make modifications on an ongoing basis. Since we only support OS and hardware, not app, they are requesting permanent root access. I promptly told them no, and the politics ensued. Their manager went to their director, who went to my director, and suddenly an exception is given for his good golfing buddy. So here I am, forced to turn lose DBAs on my clusters with full root access/pw. I need a way to allow specific users (or perhaps a specific user group) the ability to become root WITHOUT sharing the root pw with them.
CentOS 5 :: Using Sudo To Change To Root?
Sep 17, 2009A few years ago I fellow admin showed me this command:sudo su - to change to rootIs this a 'best practice' method or a hap hazzard approach to system administration?I consulted with a senior admin and he frowned on this access to root.
View 3 Replies View RelatedUbuntu :: Nautilus Requires Root Permission Even Without Gksudo,sudo,etc
Aug 15, 2010Every time I try to open Nautilus it requires root permission even if I don't use commands like gksudo.
I launch it from docky's bookmarks applet, requires root.
Use a command like "nautilus /home/harvey" it still requires root.
Adding the file browser launcher to docky doesn't even LAUNCH nautilus.
But launching file browser from gnome-panel works O_O.
But I never use gnome-panel, so I'd like to be able to launch it from docky and commands and stuff without root permission.
Ubuntu Installation :: Sudo Grub-install --root-directory ?
Nov 1, 2010If I boot on a live-CD, then enter in a terminal the following commands:
sudo mount /dev/sda1 /mnt
sudo grub-install --root-directory=/mnt /dev/sda
sudo umount /mnt
..does it install Grub-pc in /dev/sda1 ? even if Grub was already installed in /dev/sda1 ? Furthermore, are the 3 above commands equivalent to the below ones ?
sudo mount /dev/sda1 /mnt
sudo mount --bind /dev /mnt/dev
sudo mount --bind /sys /mnt/sys[code].....
Fedora :: Sudo Running As Root Instead Of Specified User?
Jan 25, 2010I have a weird question about the sudoers file. Currently, I am running "Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES release 4 (Nahant Update 8)".
I edited the sudoers file (via visudo) and added the following:
User_Alias RPTS2 = vtmtest
RPTS2 xxxxx = (jboss) /oracle/app/oracle/apps/rptsd/deploy-jboss/deploy_rpts_jboss.sh
The user (vtmtest) issues the following command
sudo /oracle/app/oracle/apps/rptsd/deploy-jboss/deploy_rpts_jboss.sh
and gets this message:
user vtmtest is not allowed to execute '/oracle/app/oracle/apps/rptsd/deploy-jboss/deploy_rpts_jboss.sh' as root on xxxxx
When I look at the log, I see the following:
Jan 25 14:17:57 xxxxx sudo: vtmtest : command not allowed ; TTY=pts/12 ; PWD=/export/home/vtmtest ; USER=root ; COMMAND=/oracle/app/oracle/apps/rptsd/deploy-jboss/deploy_rpts_jboss.sh
1. Why does sudo try to run as the root user, when I have specified in the command to run as jboss?
2. Do I need to specify anything else so that this command can run as the "jboss" user and not "root"?
Fedora :: User Uses Root Password With Sudo
Sep 20, 2010I want to use root password instead of adding my user to the list of sudoers,In Arch wiki ander Root password:Users can configure sudo to ask for the root password instead of the user password by adding "rootpw" to the Defaults line in /etc/sudoers: but that did not work for me. it asks for root password.Why do I want to do that:
1. I want to do that, I like sudo more than su -c 'some_command'.
2. sudo enables bash completion, su -c does not.
3. I don't want to add my user to sudoers list.
I found many users Suggesting alternatives and lowering the important of my need for this, when I asked this question in anther please.
General :: Make Sudo Ask For The Root Password?
Jul 9, 2010When I run sudo as a normal unprivileged user, it asks for my password, not the root password. That's often convenient, but it reduces the amount of information someone would have to have in order to run commands as root. So how can I make sudo ask for the root password instead of the invoking user's password? I know it'd be done with a line in /etc/sudoers, but I can never seem to properly parse the BNF grammar in the man page to figure out exactly what to write.
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Jan 24, 2010On my ubuntu I have a command pm-suspend, which puts the computer to sleep. It has to be run with sudo. Since it is inconvenient to be forced to type the password every time I want my computer to sleep, I thought maybe there's a way around it. Naively I thought that if I'd create a script as root, that invokes pm-suspend, and then let anyone execute that script, I could run that script as my own user and then that script would be considered run by root and hence be allowed to run pm-suspend. Obviously that didn't work. The root-check procedure in pm-suspend still found out that the original executor was someone different from root.
Still I think something similar (although slightly more elaborate) should work.I'm thinking about the process that allows the user to mount hard drives for example. Normally root is required, but it is somehow bypassed by the gnome utility mounting.
General :: Difference Between Sudo And Root User?
Feb 8, 2010Can a sudo user do everything what a root user can do? I read sometimes expert say "You should run it as root rather than sudo user".
View 14 Replies View RelatedSecurity :: Sudo Non-user/non-root Password?
Feb 19, 2010Stumped on this one. I'm trying to set up limited sudo authority on a desktop with some sensitive user data, and as an extra precaution I wanted to configure sudo to use a password other than the user's or the root's. I'm not sure how to do this. From the manual, we have a few options, such as "runaspw" or "targetpw", but none seem quite what I'm looking for.For instance, "runaspw" could be used if I created a user for nothing other than sudo(ing) purposes, but it requires you set "runas_default", which means that said user would have to have authority to execute said commands in the first place. This is workable, but seems like a lot of extra configuration for each specific command that I want to run, as well as creating some issues with simply commands such as "shutdown" or "reboot". Also, "targetpw" can be used in conjunction with a sudo(ing)-only user if I set an alias, but, again, this isn't quite what I am looking for.
Ultimately, what I am really concerned about in this situation are keystroke loggers, so I would prefer to avoid repeated entering the user or root password when performing administrative tasks. Also, I would prefer not having to create a sudo(ing)-only user as mentioned above to prevent a comprimised password resulting in an attacker being able to log into my system.
