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Monit runs with root, but i don't want to start my processes as root.. like mysql, mongrel, apache..

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 check process tomcat with pidfile /var/run/tomcat.pid
       start program = "/etc/init.d/tomcat start" 
             as uid nobody and gid nobody
       stop program  = "/etc/init.d/tomcat stop"
             # You can also use id numbers instead and write:
             as uid 99 and with gid 99
       if failed port 8080 then restart

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i have found a answer.. i could do a: start_program = "su -c 'command here' USERiWANTtoUSE".. :)

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or can use a option 'as uid USERNAME and gid GROUPNAME'. For ex: start_program = "command" as uid USER and gid GROUPNAME – Guilherme Aug 5 '09 at 21:40
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it's better if you edit your answers with this information. – shingara Apr 7 '10 at 13:05
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What operating system / distro are you using? How did you install Monit? Most dsitros 'do the right thing' and make sure things don't start as root.

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i'm using debian sarge.. i've installed with apt-get.. i don't think monit can be started as other user than root.. by the way it can?.. :) – Guilherme Aug 7 '09 at 15:18
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