User/Group Checks

This task checks the consistency and integrity of user accounts and groups as defined in the passwd and group files. It checks the local, and NIS or NIS+ password files. NIS+ password file problems are reported but not corrected. This task checks for the following violations:

• Duplicate names or IDs

• Entries in incorrect format

• Accounts without a password

• Invalid login directories

• The nobody account

• Null group password

• A plus sign (+) in the /etc/passwd file on an NIS (or NIS+) server

Discrepancies are reported in the usrgrp.rpt file.