How to Add Users to the sysadmin Group Using Local /etc files

Perform these steps for each system on which you want to use the Solstice AutoClient 2.1 software.

1. Log in as root to the system.

2. Edit the /etc/group file, adding the users you want to authorize to install the Solstice AutoClient 2.1 software.

   The following sample shows users added to the sysadmin entry in the group file.

   . . . sysadmin::14:user1,user2,user3

   In this example,

   user1,user2,user3

   Represent the users you are adding to the sysadmin group.

Verification of Adding Users to the sysadmin Group Using Local /etc Files

Verify that the user is a member of the sysadmin group by entering the following commands. Perform this step for each user you added to the system.

# su - user1
$ groups
staff sysadmin
$ exit