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I.2 Understanding Proxy Users
The subject of OES proxy users is somewhat complex. Therefore, it’s a good idea to understand the
basics before planning your implementation strategy.
IMPORTANT: The information in the following sections only answers security questions and
provides general information. It is not intended to be used for the manual configuration of proxy
users.
Š Section I.2.1, “What Are Proxy Users?,” on page 260
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Section I.2.2, “Why Are Proxy Users Needed on OES?,” on page 260
Š Section I.2.3, “Which Services Require Proxy Users and Why?,” on page 260
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Section I.2.4, “What Rights Do Proxy Users Have?,” on page 261
Iprint (POSIX)
iprintgrp (eDirectory)
System Group iPrint
LUM proxy
(optional)
Proxy User Linux User Management
named System User DNS
ncsclient System User NCS
ncsgroup System Group NCS
NetStorage Proxy Proxy User NetStorage
novell_nobody System User CIMOM
novell_nogroup System Group CIMOM
novlxregd System User XTier
novlxsrvd System User XTier
novlxtier System Group XTier
server_name -SambaProxy Proxy User Samba (Novell)
server_name -W-SambaUserGroup System Group Samba (Novell)
server_name admin Proxy User NSS
www System Group Apache
Tomcat
QuickFinder
wwwrun System User Apache
System User or Group Object Type Associated Service