How to enable password authentication with su command, while su is executed by the root user
Issue
At some environments there is a requirement to move away from the default password-less su behavior, when su is executed by the root user. For example, when a RHEL system is direct integrated to an AD domain, root user is able to su, without password, to any AD user
Environment
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.x, directly integrated with AD
Subscriber exclusive content
A Red Hat subscription provides unlimited access to our knowledgebase of over 48,000 articles and solutions.
Close
Welcome! Check out the Getting Started with Red Hat page for quick tours and guides for common tasks.