OT: Linux passwd/shadow files

[Denis Beauchemin]

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Rodney Green wrote:

> Hello,
>
> Is it possible to copy the passwd and shadow passwd files from one Linux
> machine to another to duplicate the user accounts from one server on the
> other? It's something I haven't done before and was wondering if it
> would just work. I need to setup a temp mail server so I can work on the
> production mail server without interrupting service.
>

Rod,

Sure can do.  But make sure the 2 boxes have the same Linux release 
because some accounts do change from time to time.

I'd also recommend rebooting the server after swapping the passwd/shadow 
files... just in case...

Denis

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