Security
Tru64 UNIX Version 4.0F or higher, April 1999

© Digital Equipment Corporation 1999. All rights reserved.


This manual describes how to operate the Compaq Tru64 UNIX (formerly DIGITAL UNIX) system in a secure manner. It includes traditional UNIX security procedures and operation with the optional enhanced security subsets installed. The Security Integration Architecture (SIA) and access control lists (ACLs) are also documented in this manual. This manual has information for users, system administrators, and programmers.


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