Understanding Proxy Users - Novell OPEN ENTERPRISE SERVER 2 SP2 - PLANING AND IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE 11-10-2009 Implementation Manual

System User or Group
Iprint (POSIX)
iprintgrp (eDirectory)
LUM proxy
(optional)
named
ncsclient
ncsgroup
NetStorage Proxy
novell_nobody
novell_nogroup
novlxregd
novlxsrvd
novlxtier
server_name-SambaProxy
server_name-W-SambaUserGroup
server_nameadmin
www
wwwrun
I.2 Understanding Proxy Users
The subject of OES proxy users is somewhat complex. Therefore, it's a good idea to understand the
basics before planning your implementation strategy.
IMPORTANT: The information in the following sections only answers security questions and
provides general information. It is not intended to be used for the manual configuration of proxy
users.
Section I.2.1, "What Are Proxy Users?," on page 260
Section I.2.2, "Why Are Proxy Users Needed on OES?," on page 260
Section I.2.3, "Which Services Require Proxy Users and Why?," on page 260
Section I.2.4, "What Rights Do Proxy Users Have?," on page 261
Object Type
System Group
Proxy User
System User
System User
System Group
Proxy User
System User
System Group
System User
System User
System Group
Proxy User
System Group
Proxy User
System Group
System User
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Associated Service
iPrint
Linux User Management
DNS
NCS
NCS
NetStorage
CIMOM
CIMOM
XTier
XTier
XTier
Samba (Novell)
Samba (Novell)
NSS
Apache
Tomcat
QuickFinder
Apache