Sudo Alternatives

Of course, Sudo isn't the only game in town. I won't comment on these other options as I haven't spent much time working with them (and I'd probably be a bit biased). If you would like to add to this list, please send mail to [email protected].

Open Source Sudo Alternatives

• vsys

• GNU userv

• sus

• super

• priv

• calife

• ssu

• su1

• op (originally shipped with ConvexOS, this is a free version based on Tom Christiansen's paper)

System-specific Sudo Alternatives

• The Solaris pfexec command can be used to run commands with extra privileges, as determined by the security profile.

• The AIX sysctl command can be used to run privileged commands on a local or remote server.

• SCO OpenServer used to ship with a command call asroot but it has been removed from the current version.

• HP-UX has a resticted verson of the SAM system administration tool that allows non-root users to perform specific tasks.

Commercial Alternatives

• Privilege Manager for Unix

• Quest One Privilege Manager for Sudo which supports a centrally administered sudoers file, I/O logging, and a management console. A freeware version is also available.

• Privileged User Manager which also includes a sudo-compatible interface.

• suSub

• Power Broker

• CaclMgr

• CA Access Control

• Foxt BoKS

Sudo-like utilities for Windows

• sudowin

• suDown