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How to Configure 'su' to Work in Docker (Doc ID 2574944.1)

Last updated on OCTOBER 12, 2020

Applies to:

Linux OS - Version Oracle Linux 7.2 with Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel [4.1.12] and later
Linux x86-64

Goal

In some situations, a normal user within Docker container cannot run 'su' command to switch user.  When 'su' command is issued, the following error returns.


 

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