Run as root

[sepbot]

In order for my application to work properly I need to run it with super user privileges but when it is run as a bundle on the HP VAN controller, it is run as the unprivileged 'sdn' user.

If I modify the start scripts to run the controller as the root user, the controller starts up but it fails to function and I see a lot of exceptions in the output logs.

What can I do if I need root access in my application?

[sdnindia]

Hello sepbot,

Could you please provide the below-

1.HP VAN controller version

2. what modification did you make and in which file

3. exception logs/screenshot

Thanks,

HP SDN Team

[sepbot]

Hi sdnindia,

Let's assume that I have not done anything yet and would like to run the controller (version 2.x +) as the root user. How would I go about doing that?

Regards,

Sepehr Hosseini.

[cmaxwell]

Hello sepbot,

The controller and apps are designed to function only with non-root user due to security considerations.  Are you able to share why your app needs to run with root privileges?