Overview
If you are experiencing unexpected user substitution behavior in your Xinet deployment, it may be due to a configuration file named alt.nativeadmin.user located in the /usr/adm/webnative/ directory. This file can cause the system to replace a user from the Xinet user list with the nativeadmin in the Portal. This article provides steps to resolve this issue by modifying or removing the file.
Information
To resolve the unexpected user substitution behavior in your Xinet deployment, follow these steps:
- Locate the File: Navigate to the
/usr/adm/webnative/directory in your Xinet admin folder. - Identify the File: Look for a file named
alt.nativeadmin.user. -
Choose an Action:
- Delete the File: If you do not need the file for other purposes, delete the
alt.nativeadmin.userfile. - Modify the File: If you wish to keep the file, open it and remove your username from the first row.
- Delete the File: If you do not need the file for other purposes, delete the
- Verify the Change: Ensure that the changes have been applied and check if the issue is resolved.
By taking either of these actions, the unexpected user substitution behavior should be resolved.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the purpose of the
alt.nativeadmin.userfile? - The
alt.nativeadmin.userfile is a configuration management element that, if present, causes the system to substitute a user from the Xinet user list for the nativeadmin in the Portal. - What should I do if I want to keep the
alt.nativeadmin.userfile? - If you want to maintain the file for other purposes, you should open it and remove your username from the first row to prevent the substitution behavior.
- How can I confirm that the issue is resolved after making changes?
- After deleting or modifying the
alt.nativeadmin.userfile, verify that the unexpected user substitution behavior no longer occurs in your Xinet deployment.
Priyanka Bhotika
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