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From: rolf@sparc1.isgs.uiuc.edu (Rolf Wilson)
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Subject: network groups
Summary: how to use network groups?
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Date: 12 Dec 90 20:17:23 GMT
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   I have a near-beginner question about using netgroups.

I have 2 machines, "alpha" and "beta". I have a tape unit
on alpha that needs to back up files from a disk on beta.
The disk in question is NFS mounted. Each machine is listed
int the /etc/hosts.equiv file of the other. I have been told
that I can use the /etc/netgroup file to set up a file that
would allow what I want, which is to have root on machine
alpha be able to be in a group such that it can access
files on the disk on beta. 
   I have read the manual, and was unenlightened. A local
expert has tried to help, but no luck so far. A brief
example would be wonderful. What do I need to put in
the /etc/group and /etc/netgroup files on the 2 machines
to let user root on machine alpha access files on machine
beta with access -rwxrwxr-- and group ownership netgroup1?

Thank you very much for your help.

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Rolf Wilson   Illinois State Geological Survey   rolf@sparc1.isgs.uiuc.edu