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Old 12-07-2012, 01:54 AM   #1
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Question unique atnentication module


what is unique atnentication module in linux...?
 
Old 12-07-2012, 02:40 AM   #2
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can you expand significantly on your question? we need more than this (including a please / thank you if possible)
 
Old 12-08-2012, 04:36 AM   #3
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this question was asked in interview,so i cannot explain in detail....thanks regards mohan vajjha

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can you expand significantly on your question? we need more than this (including a please / thank you if possible)
this question was asked in interview,so i cannot explain in detail....thanks regards mohan vajjha
 
Old 12-08-2012, 05:06 AM   #4
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I think the term refers to restricting a user to a single login on a server or network.

Such as using pam_limits and setting maxlogins to 1 in limits.conf.

As was already stated, you should supply more context.

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