1rlm_unix(5) FreeRADIUS Module rlm_unix(5)
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6 rlm_unix - FreeRADIUS Module
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9 The rlm_unix module reads crypt(3) passwords from the system password
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11 also provides FreeRADIUS an interface into a radwtmp file (used by
12 "radlast") when added to the accounting section.
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14 The rlm_unix module should be listed in the "authenticate" section.
15 Please see the default radiusd.conf shipped with the server for an
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18 As of FreeRADIUS 1.1.0, the module no longer reads, or caches
19 /etc/passwd, /etc/shadow, or /etc/group. If you wish to cache those
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23 The main configuration items to be aware of are:
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26 The path to the system wtmp file to be used for keeping the
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45 radiusd(8), radiusd.conf(5), rlm_passwd(5), radlast(1)
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48 Chris Parker, cparker@segv.org
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