Pre-installation

Prior to installing TIBCO MFT Platform Server for UNIX, you must decide whether the responder daemon (CyberResp) runs as a root or a non-root account. Here is an explanation of the root and non-root installs:

Deciding whether to run as root or non-root is a decision that must be made by each customer based on their policies and requirements.

Note: Initiator (Client) transfers run the same for root and non-root installs under the user that executes the transfer.

Here are the differences between a root and non-root installation.

ROOT Installation

Non-ROOT Installation