Creating a FLEXlm User Account

For best security, run the FLEXlm license manager as a unique non-privileged (that is, non-root) user. Do this by creating a non-privileged user account reserved for FLEXlm's use

The steps for creating a new user account vary with operating systems and site configurations. You may need to refer to your operating system's documentation or your site's operating procedures. Here is an example of a passwd file record that supports the FLEXlm user.

flexlm:*:2000:250:FLEXlm License Manager:/nonexistent:/bin/sh

Note that this account must have the following properties:

• The password is set to `*' because interactive access is not required.
   
• There is a unique user ID.
   
• There is a unique group ID.
   
• The login shell is /bin/sh.

Note:   The user name does not have to be flexlm. Any unique name will do. Also, the values used here are also examples.