Can not read/write /var/lib/amanda/amandates: Permission denied
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Problem
Error message:
Can not read/write /etc/amandates: Permission denied
Solution
(see also amandates)
- check the permission of /etc/amandates
- make sure amanda service is started by the user who owns /etc/amandates
- is SELinux running? Run sestatus to find out.