Well finally fixed the problem. I read in the /etc/auth/ttys.db file from
backup and everything is now working again. I guess the file was somehow
corrupted. Thanks to all who responded especially Denise Dumas and Elin
Vaeth.
Darryl Cook wrote:
> I have a ES40 running Tru64 5.1 with Enhanced Security. The machine
> is currently down so I need help desperately. Im getting the message
> Cant obtain database information on this terminal whenever I try to
> login. I cant even login as root. I can however ftp to the machine
> as an ordinary user and everything else seems to be running ok. I can
> login as root in single user mode as well.
>
> I looked this up in the archives and found a few things such as
> replacing the /etc/auth/system/ttys.db and the devassign files from
> backup. I did this but it didnt change anything. I imagine the C2
> Security files may be corrupt. Anyone seen this?
>
> thanks,
> darryl
Received on Fri Jun 08 2001 - 20:38:39 NZST