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Creating profiles for non-root users

This topic discusses how to give a non-root user permissions for files and directories so that the non-root user can create a profile.

Before you begin

This task assumes a basic familiarity with the wasprofile command, the Update Installer wizard, and system commands.
This task uses the following terms:
  • Root users refers to root users on Linux and UNIX platforms, and to administrators on Windows platforms.
  • Non-root users refers to non-root users on Linux and UNIX platforms, and to non-administrators on Windows platforms.
Remember: An ease-of-use limitation exists for non-root users who create profiles. Mechanisms within the Profile Creation wizard that suggest unique names and port values are disabled for non-root users. The non-root user must change the default field values in the Profile Creation wizard for the profile name, node name, cell name, and port assignments. Consider assigning non-root users a range of values for each of the fields. You can assign responsibility to the non-root profilers for adhering to their proper value ranges and for maintaining the integrity of their own definitions.

Why and when to perform this task

Non-root users might typically need these tasks completed so that they can start their own WebSphere Application Servers in development environments. For instance, an application developer might test an application on a WebSphere Application Server in a profile that he owns.

Steps for this task

Result

Depending on the tasks that the root user completes, the root user has:

What to do next

Depending on the tasks that the root user completes, a non-root user can create a profile, start WebSphere Application Server, or do both.



Sub-topics
Creating a profile as a root user and assigning ownership to a non-root user
Granting write permission of files and directories to a non-root user for profile creation
Installing maintenance as a root user and changing the ownership of profile related files

Related reference
Installing maintenance packages

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