pdbedit
Pdbedit is a command-line tool used for managing Samba user accounts and passwords on a Unix-like operating system. It is primarily used in a Samba server environment to add, modify, or delete users and groups.
With pdbedit, administrators can easily create new user accounts, set passwords, and assign group memberships. It provides various options to manage user attributes such as full name, home directory, login shell, and more.
Additionally, pdbedit allows administrators to import user accounts from other sources, such as Windows domain controllers, and synchronize them with the Samba server. It is also capable of exporting user account information for backup or migration purposes.
Pdbedit provides functionalities to control password policies, including password length, complexity requirements, and expiration rules. It can enforce strong password policies to enhance security in the Samba environment.
Furthermore, this command-line tool supports advanced features like managing account flags, enabling or disabling user accounts, and managing trust accounts. Pdbedit can also display detailed information about each user, such as the user's RID (Relative Identifier) and group SID (Security Identifier).
Overall, pdbedit is a versatile tool that simplifies the management of Samba user accounts and offers extensive control over various user attributes, password policies, and account settings.
List of commands for pdbedit:
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pdbedit:tldr:2ecfb pdbedit: Add an existing Unix user to Samba (will prompt for password).$ sudo pdbedit --user ${username} --createtry on your machineexplain this command
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pdbedit:tldr:8736b pdbedit: Remove a Samba user.$ sudo pdbedit --user ${username} --deletetry on your machineexplain this command
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pdbedit:tldr:a0c95 pdbedit: List all Samba users (use verbose flag to show their settings).$ sudo pdbedit --list --verbosetry on your machineexplain this command
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pdbedit:tldr:c4c86 pdbedit: Reset a Samba user's failed password counter.$ sudo pdbedit --user ${username} --bad-password-count-resettry on your machineexplain this command