1. Introduction

The module was created to synchronize the account database with another database (a flat file, whatever). This following tasks may be done.

• Create accounts when missing.
• Remove old accounts missing in the other database.
• Update the password of existing accounts.

1.1 Command lines

It is possible to operate the module from the command line. The following command provides a summary of the options:

linuxconf --modulemain accountbatch --help

1.2 Virtual registry

The module implements minimal support for the virtual registry. It is possible to setup the basic information of a configuration. The registry variables starts with the accountbatch prefix.

1.3 Privileges

None so far.

1.4 Inter-module API

The module makes use of the acctextra inter-module API. Currently the ldapconf module implements this API. This allows accountbatch to update extra information beside the Linux base account information.