The following table lists the recommended tools for managing users and groups. These tools are all included in the Solaris Management Console suite of tools. For information about starting and using the Solaris Management Console, see Chapter 2, Working With the SolarisTM Management Console (Tasks).
Table 4–4 Tools for Managing Users and Groups
Solaris Management Tool |
Is Used To |
Task Information |
---|---|---|
Users |
Manage users. |
Solaris Management Console Online Help |
User Templates |
Create a set of attributes for a specific kind of user like students, engineers, or instructors. |
Solaris Management Console Online Help |
Rights |
Manage RBAC rights. |
Solaris Management Console Online Help |
Administrative Roles |
Manage RBAC administrative roles. |
Solaris Management Console Online Help |
Groups |
Manage group information. |
Solaris Management Console Online Help |
Projects |
Manage project information. |
Solaris Management Console Online Help |
Mailing Lists |
Manage mailing lists. |
Solaris Management Console Online Help |
For information on the Solaris management commands that can be used to manage user accounts and groups if you are not using the Solaris Management Console, see Table 1–6. These commands provide the same functionality as the Solaris management tools, including authentication and name service support.