Resolving Conflicts

The passwd_import command prompts you for instructions on how to resolve the conflicts it finds. You have the following choices:

· You can create an alias to resolve a UNIX ID conflict. This action creates an alias for the registry object that is in conflict. This alias is assigned the same name as the conflicting entry in the group or password file. For example, if the entry joe 555 exists in the registry and the entry tim 555 exists in the password file, this option creates the alias tim for joe 555.

· You can generate a new UNIX ID automatically or enter a new one explicitly to resolve a UNIX ID conflict. For example, if there is a conflict between the entry joe 555 in the registry and tim 555 in the password file, you can generate a new UNIX ID for tim.

· You can enter a new name to resolve a name conflict. For example, if there is a conflict between the entry joe 555 in the registry and joe 383 in the password file, you can generate a new name for joe 383. This new name will be added to the registry.

In addition, you are given the option of ignoring the conflict and skipping the entry.