function::user_long - Linux

Overview

user_long allows managing user accounts, setting long-lived credentials, and triggering authentication. It provides a convenient interface for managing user data and authentication processes.

Syntax

user_long [options] <command>

Options/Flags

Required:

• -u, –user : (Required) Username whose account data is being managed.
• -t, –target : (Required) Target user whose credentials will be managed.

Optional:

• -c, –create: Create a new user account.
• -d, –delete: Delete an existing user account.
• -m, –modify: Modify an existing user account.
• -g, –group : Add the user to a security group.
• -r, –remove_group : Remove the user from a security group.
• -p, –password : Set the user’s password.
• -s, –ssh_keys: Manage the user’s SSH public keys.
• -a, –auth_token: Trigger the user’s authentication token generation.

Examples

Creating a New User Account

user_long -c -u new_user -p new_password -g users

Adding the User to a Group

user_long -u existing_user -g dev_ops

Common Issues

• Error: User not found: The specified user does not exist.
• Error: Insufficient privileges: The account making the changes does not have the necessary permissions.
• Error: Password length too short: The password must meet the minimum length requirements.

Integration

• Integrate with a LDAP server: Manage user accounts stored in a central LDAP directory.
• Use with automation tools: Integrate with Ansible, Puppet, or Chef for automated user management.

Related Commands

• user: Manage user accounts and groups
• adduser: Create new user accounts
• groupadd: Create new user groups
• getent: Display information from user databases