Configuring and Using the RUGGEDCOM APE
2.4 Adding a User (Linux Only)
2.4
Adding a User (Linux Only)
To add a new user, type:
adduser
{
name
}
Where:
•
{
name
}
is the name of the user
NOTICE
Use strong passwords. Avoid weak passwords such as
password1
,
123456789
,
abcdefgh
, etc.
Follow the instructions provided to complete the user profile. For example:
root@wheezyape:~# adduser admin
Adding user `admin' ...
Adding new group `admin' (1000) ...
Adding new user `admin' (1000) with group `admin' ...
Creating home directory `/home/admin' ...
Copying files from `/etc/skel' ...
Enter new UNIX password:
Retype new UNIX password:
passwd: password updated successfully
Changing the user information for admin
Enter the new value, or press ENTER for the default
Full Name []: Administrator
Room Number []:
Work Phone []:
Home Phone []:
Other []:
Is the information correct? [Y/n] y
root@wheezyape:~#
2.5
Setting the Root and User Passwords (Linux Only)
For security reasons, the default root Linux password should be changed before the
module is deployed.
NOTICE
Use strong passwords. Avoid weak passwords such as
password1
,
123456789
,
abcdefgh
, etc.
Changing the Root Password
To change the default root password for Linux, do the following:
1. Login or gain root access.
2. Type
passwd
and follow the on screen instructions.
RUGGEDCOM APE (Application Processing Engine)
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