User manual

Using Services on a Site
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Using telnet
Warning to the RaQ Administrator: You can adversely affect
the performance of your RaQ 3 if you modify system
configuration files. Check your warranty card for details.
Warning: Direct root logins are not allowed on the RaQ 3. To
obtain a root shell, telnet to the server and login as the user
“admin”. From the command prompt, type “su -” and press
enter. Enter the administrator’s password at the password
prompt. Only the RaQ 3 Administrator can su - to root.
The RaQ 3 Administrator can enable the telnet feature for a virtual site.
If the telnet feature has been enabled, the Site Administrator can then
enable telnet access for individual site users; see “User management” on
page 81.
Telnet should only be used by advanced users who want to run shell
scripts or use shell commands. An advanced user is someone who is
proficient in the internal workings of the Unix operating system.