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+# openbmctool Documentation
+
+This provides documentation beyond what is in the tool's help text.
+
+## Connecting to a system
+
+An IP address or hostname, password, and username are required for
+connecting to a BMC.
+
+These are passed in with the following options:
+- `-H`: The hostname or IP for the BMC
+- `-U`: The username
+- `-P`: The password, provided in-line
+- `-A`: Prompt for a password. Can be used in place of `-P`.
+
+## Enabling and Disabling Local BMC User Accounts
+
+The local user accounts on the BMC, such as root, can be disabled, queried,
+and re-enabled with the 'local_users' sub-command.
+
+Important:  After disabling local users, an LDAP user will need to be used
+for further interaction with the BMC, including if using openbmctool to
+enable local users again.
+
+To view current local user account status:
+```
+openbmctool <connection options> local_users queryenabled
+```
+
+To disable all local user accounts:
+```
+openbmctool <connection options> local_users disableall
+```
+
+To re-enable all local user accounts:
+```
+openbmctool <connection options> local_users enableall
+```