how to get permission for rebooting linux to a user

massy · 04-12-2014, 11:25 PM

I try to do it via usermod command, but It didn't work.
I don't have sudoers file in the /etc.
I need to run reboot command by a user expect root!

chrism01 · 04-12-2014, 11:31 PM

In that case

Code:

yum install sudo

Its definitely the tool to use for this job.

If you messed with usermod and/or the perms/ownership on the relevant cmds, please put them back .

Soadyheid · 04-14-2014, 04:59 AM

Giving reboot/shutdown powers to a user is a BAD idea so you always need root privileges either by elevating your privilege by su or sudo dependant on which type of distro you're using.

Imagine giving a user these rights on a server running loads of virtual systems. Nightmare! So...

Quote:

I need to run reboot command by a user expect root!

Exactly! This is best practice so you should get used to it.

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