Running commands as dtuser

[jonathan_porter]

I understand the dtuser account is created without a password and has limited capabilities set. Is it possible to run the oneagent start/stop command as this user and does it have sufficient privileges to execute other 'operational' functions required? I'm hoping we dont have to switch to root for this.

Thanks

[Tomasz_Gajger · Accepted solution]

Hi Jonathan,

The dtuser created during OneAgent installation is used internally by OneAgent to launch unprivileged processes, it shouldn't be used for any other purpose.

As for the "oneagent start/stop command", this - similarly as the installation - must be performed as root user. This is not OneAgent specific however, such a behavior is standard for services installed on Linux as the system services management requires root privileges.

Regards,
Tomasz