Accessing Root Privileges
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Compiling software as root is not recommended for security reasons. |
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This chapter contains the following sections:
Note |
Compiling software as root is not recommended for security reasons. |
Step 1 |
From the Cisco UCS Director Shell menu, choose Manage Root Access and press Enter.
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Step 2 |
Enter c and press Enter.
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Step 3 |
Enter y and press Enter.
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Step 4 |
Enter a new UNIX password and press Enter.
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Step 5 |
Enter your new UNIX password and press Enter.
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Step 6 |
Press Enter to complete the process. |
Step 1 |
From the Cisco UCS Director Shell menu, choose the Manage Root Access option and press Enter.
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Step 2 |
Enter e and press Enter.
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Step 3 |
Enter y and press Enter.
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Step 4 |
Press Enter to return to compete the process. |
Step 1 |
From the Cisco UCS Director Shell menu, choose the Manage Root Access option and press the Enter key.
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Step 2 |
Enter d and press the Enter key.
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Step 3 |
Enter y and press the Enter key.
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Step 4 |
Press the Enter key to return to the main menu. |
Step 1 |
From the Cisco UCS Director Shell menu, choose the Login As Root option and press Enter.
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Step 2 |
Enter y and press Enter.
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Step 3 |
Enter your root password and press Enter.
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Step 4 |
Enter your password and press Enter. |
Step 5 |
Enter exit to return to the shelladmin.
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