= Guidelines for Root use = [wiki:support-team Support team page] See also our [wiki:ssh_security_policy] Always... * join the #mayfirst channel on irc.indymedia.org and make an announcement before doing anything as root * run commands from within a logged screen session (type screen -x to attempt to join a running screen session, if that fails, type screen -L to start a new one) * use root only for tasks that require root * protect your private key! Only store on encrypted disks and report any breaches immediately Mostly... * open or comment on a ticket for any root activity that might impact the server to ensure we all know about server changes * schedule projects requiring root access 24 hours in advance * use root with one or more additional people sharing your screen session * share knowledge about what you are doing with others Make an effort... * take the time to fully understand what you or the person driving the screen session is doing * fix it "right" - either the first time, or after making the quick fix, go back and try to fix it in a permanent way