Modifying the default account variable in the change file

Use the following procedure to modify the variable for the user account that the PATROL Agent uses if an account is not explicitly specified.

Before you begin

Before you begin to modify the default account variable, make sure you have completed the following prerequisites:

• You have read Configuring the BMC PATROL Agent
• You have read Overview of xpconfig functions.
• You have started the xpconfig configuration utility.
• You know the change you want to make for the default user account.

When the variable you select to change is the Default Account variable, the Edit Variable dialog box changes.

• The Set Default Account field initially shows the current default account user name.
• The Modify and Append buttons are unavailable because the default account variable cannot take a list as a value.

To modify the default account variable in the change file

1. Perform one of the following actions:
   • To delete the current name, click Delete and then click Apply or OK.
      The current name is deleted.
   • To change the current name, click Set Default Account.
      The Set Default Account dialog box is displayed .
2. Type the account name in the User Name box.
3. Type the password in the Password box. The password is not displayed as you type it.
4. Click OK. The system displays the new account name followed by the encrypted password in the Set Default Account field.
5. Perform one of the following actions:
   • To apply the change and close the dialog box, click OK.
      The name is changed and the system displays the primary window.
   • To apply the change and remain in this dialog box, click Apply.
      The name is changed.
   • To abandon any changes not applied yet, click Cancel.
      The change is canceled, and the system displays the primary window.