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How to Implement Standard Linux Security Using PAM
To use the ingvalidpam program for standard operating system user authentication on Linux, you can either use the supplied ingvalidpam program or compile the program, if necessary.
If using the supplied ingvalidpam program
Follow the steps under "To enable password validation through the ingvalidpam program" in Build the ingvalidpam Program (see Build the Ingvalidpam Program) to enable shadow password validation through PAM. The ingvalidpam executable is located in $II_SYSTEM/ingres/bin.
If compiling ingvalidpam.c
Follow all steps in Build the ingvalidpam Program (see Build the Ingvalidpam Program).
Last modified date: 04/03/2024