# Enabling or Disabling Root Access for Linux CommServe Bare Metal

After you install the Linux CommServe Bare Metal software, root access is automatically disabled on the CommServe node and only the cvbackupadmin user can log on and access the node. If you need SSH connectivity to the server, you can enable root access manually.

Note

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.

## Procedure

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

   For detailed instructions, see Download Workflows from Commvault Store.

3. Click HyperScale OS Node Root Access workflow

   The HyperScale OS Node Root Access dialog box appears.

4. To disable root access, click Disable, and then click OK.

   To enable root access, click Enable, and then click OK.

5. In the MediaAgent list, select the Linux CommServe Bare Metal node.

6. Click Done.

   A request to disable or enable the root access is sent to the administrator. Any member in the master user group other than the requestor can approve the request.

   You will receive an email notification when the request is approved or denied. To allow email notification, make sure to configure an email server from the Command Center. For more information, see Configuring an Email Server.

7. To approve or deny the request, the administrator must complete the following steps:

   1. From the Command Center navigation pane, go to Manage > Account > Security > Approvals.

   2. Select the request to approve or deny.

   3. On the request dialog box, click Approve or Deny.

When you execute the workflow, a workflow job is initiated in the Command Center. You can track the job status and also check the logs to troubleshoot any errors in the workflow.

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