Activating Root Access Via Ssh - CheckMK rack1 Mark III Manual

Check_MK rack1 Mark III - Manual
When you activate this option, you will be asked to enter a password. You must enter this password if you
are connecting as a setup user via SSH. Access will be automatically enabled directly after confirming
this dialogue.
You can now connect to the device as a setup user using an SSH Client (e.g. PuTTY).
You can check whether access is currently enabled by looking at the Access box of the console's status
screen.

8.3 Activating root access via SSH

It is possible to activate access to the device as a root system user. Once the device has initialised
however, this access will be deactivated. Once activated, you can log onto the device as a root user via
SSH.
Caution
Commands you execute on the device as root can cause lasting alteration or damage, not only
to your data, but also to the delivered system. The manufacturer shall accept no liability for
alterations you make in this way. Only activate and use the root user if you are sure what you
are doing and only for diagnostic purposes.
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