Features of Distributed Systems - Single User Namespace

Features of Distributed Systems - Single User Namespace

• Single version of password entry across all systems
  - One password - One $HOME directory

• Reference Password File
  - Improved security and control - Minimises administrative effort
  • Crossing Administrative Boundaries
    - Username mapping (common gid's & uid's).

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