Re: HPUX 11i problem on user authentication - takes long time

From: Sean Clarke (sean_clarke_at_ntlworld.com)
Date: 12/18/03 

Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2003 00:30:44 +0000

antonio wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have the following problem:
>
> when I telnet to a hpux (11i) box I enter login and password and the
> prompt comes right after. When I enter a "mortal" (non-UID 0) user
> after the login name I enter password and takes long time for me to
> get the prompt. Eventually comes, however it takes long time. I did
> check /etc/shells, and nsswitch.conf . But I couldn't get the reason
> on why.
>
> I appreciate any help.
>
>
> thank you all
>
>
> ./antonio/.

things that might slow down other users that wouldn't slow down a root
login as it is all local:

Are the users home directories mounted via NFS
If so are they Automounted?
Are you using NIS/NIS+

Anything intersting in SYSLOG?

Cheers

Sean

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