How to apply changes of /etc/nsswitch.conf

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Issue

  • After modifying the /etc/nsswitch.conf file, what steps are required to apply the change.

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
  • glibc

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