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IBM AIX: smmsp user

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Question

Can the AIX® user smmsp be removed?

Answer

Removing the smmsp user is not recommended because it can cause local mail delivery to fail.  In addition, environments where this user is removed are not supported.
 

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Modified date:
13 January 2022

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