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Using LUM Utilities at the Command Prompt
Novell Linux User Management includes utilities for creating new LUM-enabled groups, and for
enabling existing eDirectory groups for Linux access.
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The nambulkadd utility lets you use a text editor to create a list of groups you want enabled for
Linux access. For more information, see "nambulkadd" in the
Management Administration
IMPORTANT: Be sure to include a blank line at the end of each text file. Otherwise, the last
line of the file won't be processed properly.
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The namgroupadd utility lets you create a new LUM-enabled group or enable an existing
eDirectory group for Linux access. For more information, see "namgroupadd" in the
SP3: Novell Linux User Management Administration
Enabling eDirectory Users for Linux Access
There are two methods for enabling eDirectory users for Linux access:
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"Using iManager" on page 155
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"Using LUM Utilities at the Command Prompt" on page 155
Using iManager
The following steps assume that the eDirectory User objects already exist.
1 Log in to iManager as the eDirectory Admin user or equivalent.
2 Click Linux User Management > Enable Users for Linux.
3 Browse to and select one or more User objects, then click OK.
4 Click Next.
5 As indicated, you can do the following:
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Select and enable an existing eDirectory group for Linux.
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Select an eDirectory group that is already enabled for Linux.
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Specify the name and context of a new eDirectory group to create and enable for Linux.
Select the option that matches your requirements.
6 Click Next.
7 Browse to and select one or more UNIX Workstation (OES 2 server) objects, then click OK.
8 Click Next, click Finish, then click OK.
Using LUM Utilities at the Command Prompt
Novell Linux User Management includes utilities for creating new LUM-enabled users, and for
enabling existing eDirectory users for Linux access.

The nambulkadd utility lets you use a text editor to create a list of users you want enabled for
Linux access. For more information, see "nambulkadd" in the
Management Administration
Guide.
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