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Actual exam question from LPI's 202-450
Question #: 16
Topic #: 1
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How must Samba be configured such that it can check CIFS passwords against those found in /etc/passwd and /etc/shadow?

  • A. Set the parameters "encrypt passwords = yes" and "password file = /etc/passwd"
  • B. Set the parameters "encrypt passwords = yes", "password file = /etc/passwd" and "password algorithm = crypt"
  • C. Delete the smbpasswd file and create a symbolic link to the passwd and shadow file
  • D. It is not possible for Samba to use /etc/passwd and /etc/shadow directly
  • E. Run smbpasswd to convert /etc/passwd and /etc/shadow to a Samba password file
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Suggested Answer: D 🗳️
by Armina at Feb. 1, 2022, 8:58 p.m.

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serlan
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Selected Answer: D
D - ok
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Armina
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Selected Answer: D
D is correct! Samba uses a different password hashing algorithm from the one in /etc/shadow.
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