Root Access vs. No Root Access - Page 2

othellotech · Post #16 (**permalink**) 12-27-2010, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh [Timeless]

A good rule of thumb is 'if you don't know what it is - don't touch it'.

Or "if you don't know how to fix, dont use a tool that can break it"

SenseiSteve · Post #17 (**permalink**) 12-28-2010, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Josh [Timeless]

I find that root access on your own dedicated or VPS is excellent - no waiting for technical tickets from your provider.

A good rule of thumb is 'if you don't know what it is - don't touch it'.

Which is what I tell my wife all the time. If you don't know what it is, don't delete it.

Root access can be dangerous in the wrong hands.

webling · Post #18 (**permalink**) 12-28-2010, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by rocketgirl

Do you prefer to have root access or not? Why? I still don't know too much about it, but I would think it'd be preferable to have root access, to have full control and ability to customize.

Some folks like the power but don't have the responsibility to handle it. Others are very responsible and have a desire to learn. So it just depends on what kind of person you are.

Ask yourself firstly if you want to responsibility of learning, learning, learning...

If you really want the responsibility of having root access and the ability to use it wisely, start with a cheap VPS plan and practice, practice, practice.

Paul0130 · Post #19 (**permalink**) 12-28-2010, 09:08 PM

Must have root, I have done the learning side many of years ago

Hostigation · Post #20 (**permalink**) 12-28-2010, 09:28 PM

chroot

Presto, done

/sarcasm

Namworld · Post #21 (**permalink**) 01-03-2011, 12:20 PM

I love to have root access! Why? To close SSH login : P

And some plugins are great to add.

And of course you don't have to wait to go in and check issues. Although good managed servers should have 24/7 support... it's very costly. You don't need to fix things very often on a server. The time spent vs extra $$$ (monthly!!) spent for managed, don't find it worth it.

webhostingcs · Post #22 (**permalink**) 11-09-2011, 10:10 AM

Hello,

It is better to have full access because it will give you the power to do what ever you want, but ofcourse you have to know what you're doing because you can mess up the entire system.

In most cases for management, it's better to use the cpanel or any GUI so you wouldn't need to login as root.

Thanks!

coloradojaguar · Post #23 (**permalink**) 11-09-2011, 03:05 PM

Go with the root access. If you aren't familiar or you are intimidated the ask some pros for help on forums. You can learn the basics tasks quickly and the more advanced tasks may take some more time to master but it is manageable.

webhostingcs · Post #24 (**permalink**) 11-10-2011, 03:37 PM

And also you can use sudo instead of root for security reasons, sudo is flexible to extent that it can help you in not messing up your system.

This is also helpful if you don't want to give your root access to anyone but giving them the right permissions to do there job.

More details here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sudo

Thanks!

VPS6.NET · Post #25 (**permalink**) 12-18-2011, 03:27 PM

I'm not sure I could accomplish anything that I typically need to without root access.