reserved username ROOT

chris_999 · ‎06-05-2017

I would like to create a usernname ROOT on our Nexus 9396 Switch but when I try to create the account it says ROOT is a reserved username. What does the switch do with the ROOT user? Is there a way for me to change the password so I can use this account?

Thanks,

Chris

marce1000 · ‎06-05-2017

- These devices use linux as a baseline-os, were root is the superuser; please use another username then root.

M.

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chris_999 · ‎06-06-2017

I use ROOT all the time in linux. Why do I have to have one device where I'm required to use something else?