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VCS ERROR V-16-1-53004 halogin can not be run to specify an alternative profile for localhost root user

Article: 100039882
Last Published: 2023-04-10
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Product(s): InfoScale & Storage Foundation

Problem

An alternate non-root profile wants to run VCS (Veritas Cluster Server) commands from a LocalZone. However, the user is prompted for a password for each, and every, VCS command.
 

Error Message

VCS ERROR V-16-1-53004 halogin can not be run to specify an alternative profile for localhost root user

Cause

The GlobalZone, from where VCS is controlled, VCS_HOST is not defined in the LocalZone.

Solution

1. From the GlobalZone, log into the LocalZone.
# hostname
<GlobalZoneHostname>

# zlogin <LocalZoneHostname>


2. Define the GlobalZone from where the LocalZone is to be under VCS control.
# VCS_HOST=<GlobalZoneHostname>
 

3. Export the VCS_HOST environment variable.
# export VCS_HOST

 
4. Authenticate an alternate non-root profile user to run VCS commands from the LocalZone without being prompted for passwords for each VCS command.
# /opt/VRTS/bin/halogin <main.cf SecureClus SG Administrator username> <main.cf SecureClus SG Administrator password>
 

5. Verify the VCS password hidden file creation.
 
# ls -al ~/.vcspwd
-rw-------  1 root     root         48 Aug 21 08:53 /root.vcspwd

# ls -al /etc/VRTSvcs/.vchost
-rw---------- 1 root  root          14 Nov  1  2016 /etc/VRTSvcs/.vchost

# /opt/VRTS/bin/hastatus -summary

-- SYSTEM STATE
-- System               State                Frozen

A  GlobalZoneHostname01       RUNNING              0
A  GlobalZoneHostname02      RUNNING               0
 

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