To Execute Commands that Require Privilege

Most commands for setting up auditing require the use of a profile shell, where commands can run with privilege. Auditing also requires the use of actions in the System_Admin folder and the Solaris Management Console action in the Application Manager.

1. Log in to the computer as yourself.

   1. Enter your user name and press the Return key.

      If the system is protected against anyone logging in, the Enable Logins dialog is displayed.

   2. If you are authorized to enable logins, click the Yes button after Login:.

      If you are not authorized to enable logins, ask the administrator to enable logins.

   3. Enter your password and click OK.

      You are presented with the message of the day and a label builder screen. In a single-label system, the screen describes your session label. In a multilabel system, it presents you with a label builder to choose your session clearance.

   4. Accept the default unless you have a reason not to.

      Press the Return key or click the OK button and be logged in.

2. Assume an administrative role that you have been assigned.

   1. Click the right mouse button in the middle of the Front Panel.

   2. Choose Assume administrative Role from the menu.

   3. At the password prompt, enter the password for that role.