bootauth Command

Purpose

Allows only the authorized user to boot the system.

Syntax

bootauth

Description

The bootauth command verifies that the system is being started by an authorized user.

The bootauth command prompts you for a user name and a password. If the user name and the password entered are not valid, or if the user name does not have the aix.system.boot authorization, the bootauth command reissues the prompt. After three unsuccessful attempts, the system is restarted.

Security

To start the system successfully, you must have the following authorization:

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