Networker

[Networker] Can a non-root user run nsrjb command?

2005-06-16 17:13:21
Subject: [Networker] Can a non-root user run nsrjb command?
From: George Sinclair <George.Sinclair AT NOAA DOT GOV>
To: NETWORKER AT LISTSERV.TEMPLE DOT EDU
Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2005 17:12:59 -0400
Hi,

Is it possible for a non-root user, who is on the administator list, to be able to run the nsrjb command without resorting to Sudo? It appears that only the super user can run this, as the non-root administrator receives:

nsrjb: You are not authorized to run this command.

and the user was logged in on the primary server and storage node, and is listed for each in the server setup.

Seems that if you can perform functions like labeling, inventorying, etc. via the GUI then you should be able to do it from the command line, too, using nsrjb? Why does NetWorker not allow this? Am I missing something? The file permissions on the binary allow it, but looks like NetWorker is still saying 'no' if you're not super user. The command line is preferred for many things but looks like only the Sudo utility will be a work around? Not opposed to it, just asking.

Also, are there other NetWorker binaries that a non-root user cannot run BUT that a backup tape operator or assistant would need? nsrjb is the main one I can think of.

Thanks.

George

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