How can I create a user account called predixmachineuser with limited privilages

Question

To install predixmachine we have to create a user account called predixmachineuser with limited privilages.Where we have to create this account?Anyone please help?

Answer 1

I believe you are referring to the documentation found in Run Predix Machine as a Service.

The account must be in the environment in which you are running Predix Machine. If you are testing things out on a windows machine, then you'd create a windows user. If you are testing things out on a linux machine, then you'd create a linux user. If you are going to run it on a microprocessor it'll depend on the environment of that microprocessor. The specifics depend on where you are running it.

That said, it is in the docs as a production best practice. If you are just experimenting and learning the system, you might want to check out the guide Add Predix Machine on an Edge Device which avoids some complexity to help you build your first hello world without creating that user account at all.

Hope that helps get you started.