rpc.yppasswdd: Caonnot create backup file passwd.adjunct.OLD: Permission denied

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • During password change using passwd or yppasswd command following error is observed.
rpc.yppasswdd: Caonnot create backup file  passwd.adjunct.OLD: Permission denied

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
  • ypserv

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