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AIX Version 4.3 Commands Reference, Volume 4

rmrole Command

Purpose

Removes a role. This command applies only to AIX Version 4.2.1 and later.

Syntax

rmrole Name

Description

The rmrole command removes the role identified by the Name parameter from the /etc/security/roles file. The role name must already exist.

You can use Web-based System Manager Users application or the System Management Interface Tool (SMIT) to run this command.

Security

Files Accessed:

Mode File
rw /etc/security/roles
r /etc/security/user.roles

Auditing Events:

Event Information
ROLE_Remove role

Examples

  1. To remove the ManageObjects role, enter:
    rmrole ManageObjects

Files

/etc/security/roles Contains the attributes of roles.
/etc/security/user.roles Contains the role attribute of users.

Related Information

The chrole command, lsrole command, mkrole command, chuser command, lsuser command, mkuser command.

Security Administration in AIX Version 4.3 System Management Guide: Operating System and Devices.

Administrative Roles Overview in AIX Version 4.3 System Management Guide: Operating System and Devices.

Setting up and running Web-based System Management in AIX Version 4.3 System Management Guide: Operating System and Devices.


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