Re: [CentOS] nsswitch.conf, ldap, local groups problem

Mark Hennessy wrote:

perhaps switch to a different network connection, whatever. If I can't log in as root, my only recourse is to powercycle the machine and go into single-user mode. Now, multiply that by 100. This is why I need to get this working.

Phew, seems like people don't know how to trim posts around here!

Anyways, I suggest you install SSH keys on your systems, I've found I can authenticate with a system using an SSH key no problem even if LDAP is down.

I finally migrated off of LDAP this past weekend for my home network, files are so much simpler :)

(even for my work network with 300 systems)

nate