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Configure the Sudo User Account for Data Collector (Optional)

Before you install Data Collector, log in as the root user. However, in some environments, unrestricted root user access is not available. If you cannot log in as the root user, a sudo user with access to a limited set of commands can install and run the software.

Follow these steps:

  1. Log in to the computer where you want to install Data Collector as the root user.
  2. Add the following command alias to the command alias section of the /etc/sudoers file:
    Cmnd_Alias CA_DATACOLL = /tmp/install.bin, /etc/init.d/dcmd, /opt/IMDataCollector/Uninstall/Uninstall
    
    ## Allows the Data Collector user to manage the Data Collector
    
    sudouser_name ALL = CA_DATACOLL
    

    This command alias details the commands that the sudo user must be able to run.

    The sudo user account is configured.

More information:

How to Prepare for a Data Collector Installation