Enabling or Disabling Root Access for HyperScale Edge

Root access can be disabled on the HyperScale Edge nodes so that only the cvbackupadmin user can log on and access the nodes.

Note

When root access is disabled, ssh and console login will be prohibited.
After new installations of the HyperScale Edge software, password based root access is automatically disabled.
Some operations may require root access. In such situations, temporarily enable root access for the node while performing the operation, and then disable root access once the operation is completed. When enabled, the root user access is automatically disabled after 24 hours.

Before You Begin

Create a restricted user with a limited set of capabilities (or commands) needed to administer the cluster.

Install and deploy the HyperScale OS Node Root Access workflow from the Commvault Store.

For detailed instructions, see Download Workflows from Commvault Store.
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Click HyperScale OS Node Root Access workflow

The HyperScale OS Node Root Access dialog box appears.
To disable root access, click Disable, and then click OK.

To enable root access, click Enable, and then click OK.
In the MediaAgent list, select the HyperScale Edge node.
Click Done.

A request to disable or enable the root access is sent to the administrator. You will receive an email notification when the request is approved or denied.
To approve or deny the request, the administrator must complete the following steps:
1. On the Command Center, navigate to Monitoring -> Approvals.
2. Select the request to approve or deny.
3. On the request dialog box, click Approve or Deny.