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Configure the validity of the password in ‘Password Settings’. Click ‘Edit’
to change these settings whenever necessary. To delete a user, select the
user from the list and click ‘Delete’.
For advanced network administration, use ‘Expert Options’ to define the
default settings for the creation of new users. Select the authentication
method (NIS, LDAP, Kerberos, or Samba) and the algorithm for the pass-
word encryption. These settings are relevant for large (corporate) networks.
Figure 2.16: User Administration
2.7.2 Group Administration
Start the group administration module from the YaST Control Center or
click ‘Groups’ in the user administration. Both dialogs have the same func-
tionality, allowing you to create, edit, or delete groups.
YaST provides a list of all groups. To delete a group, select it from the list
(the line will be highlighted dark blue) and click ‘Delete’. Under ‘Add’
and ‘Edit’, enter the name, group ID (gid), and members of the group in
the respective YaST screen. If desired, set a password for the change to this
group. The filter settings are the same as in the ‘User Administration’ dia-
log.
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