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Unix trigger

This section shows you how to set up transparent synchronization with a Unix-based trigger system. Bravura Pass can intercept interactive password changes on a Unix server using one of two methods:

  • Replacing the native password program (/usr/bin/passwd) with pspasswd to intercept changes made using the standard password command (passwd).

    This method is considered more robust and is less likely to cause side effects due to non-standard configurations.

  • Configuring the Bravura Pass pluggable authentication module (PAM) on Solaris, HP-UX, and Linux systems to intercept password changes made by any authentication program. Normally, all authentication goes through the PAM, including passwd.

    This method allows Bravura Pass to intercept any password change, including password changes where the regular password program is not used.

    These PAM modules are not shipped with Connector Pack 4.6 or newer. Support can be provided at additional cost.

Before you begin, ensure you have researched and followed the steps outlined in Implementing Transparent Password Synchronization .

To set up transparent password synchronization with a Unix-based system:

  1. Configure the API SOAP Service.

  2. If you are using SSL, ensure that a compatible version of OpenSSL (3.0.x) is installed on the Unix system.

  3. If you did not select the Unix Installation Packages when you installed the Connector Pack, install the psunix installation package.

  4. Configure transparent synchronization by replacing the native password program (/usr/bin/passwd).

These steps are detailed in the following sections.

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