Field Descriptions

group_name
A keyfield that contains the name that identifies the group to which the override applies.

passwd
This field specifies the encrypted password. If you specify an override in this field, the password you enter is in effect for this local machine only.

The use of OMIT along with an option to the passwd_export command prevents the inclusion of this group in the group file created by the passwd_export command. This effectively disallows newgrp commands to this group on the local machine. (See Using OMIT for details.)

group_uid
A UNIX group ID. This field can function as a keyfield when no other keyfields are entered. It can also function as a field containing an override when entered along with group_name. The group_uid value specifies the local override of the group ID supplied by the network registry server.

members
This field specifies a comma-separated list of members of the group. The contents of this field will override information in the registry when the passwd_export command creates an /etc/group file. Note that, to specify a null membership, as opposed to indicating that no override is required, use a * (asterisk) for this field.