Originally posted by: RogerF

I installed AIX 6.1 updates. Now I notice that when trying to log in directly onto the console as root, it does not ask me for the password for root. Obviously yes, a password prompt is needed.

I do this directly on the console and also remotely (through putty for example).

So, where do I change or configure the system to prompt for a password for the 'root' user??

Thanks,
Roger
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Originally posted by: SystemAdmin

Just change the password for the root user and try again
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Originally posted by: RogerF

Nope, I did the passwd command again, changed it. Logged out, and logged back in as root. It still did not ask for the password.
Strange.....
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Originally posted by: RogerF

Ok I changed the password again a 3rd time for root and now it is working and asking for the password.
ODD.
Thanks again,
Roger
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