On 02/12/2011 08:40 AM, Jim wrote:
> I loaded the missing libraries and was able to get cloning working.
> Am I correct in my thinking that if I don't include the /etc/pam.d/vmtoolsd
> file then guest user authentication cannot take place which effectively
> blocks unintended guest user operation through VIX?  The quiesce operation
> of cloning does not require guest authorization correct?

I believe that would work, although I've never tested it. I know removing that
file will block VIX operations, I just never tried quiescing with that file out
of the way...

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- Marcelo

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