The command "su - user" does not update lastlog database on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 system.

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • su - user does not update lastlog database, as reported by lastlog -u or finger. Both the commands show Never logged in

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6

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