User's Manual

Section 3.16:Account Configuration 49
3.16 Account Configuration
The Account Configuration screen allows you to set your root password. Additionally, you can set up
user accounts for you to log in to once the installation is complete (see Figure 3–13, Account Creation).
Figure 3–13 Account Creation
3.16.1 Setting the Root Password
Setting up a root account and password is one of the most important steps during your installation.
Your root account is similar to the administrator account used on Windows NT machines. The root
account is used to install packages, upgrade RPMs, and perform most system maintenance. Logging
in as root gives you complete control over your system.
Use the root account only for system administration. Create a non-root account for your general use
and su - to root when you need to fix something quickly. These basic rules will minimize the chances
of a typo or an incorrect command doing damage to your system.