Where there is a need for root, it is usually for a third party package install, in which case, it is best if a sysadmin is involved, rather than just tossing the software on the box, and hoping no conflicts arise.
If all the permissions are set as QDX recommends, there shouldn’t be a need to have root access to manage all QDX code and commands. If they are not set right, it is better to set them right. I think QDX has a utility for this now, but it used to “here is the specification, you implement it.”
If none of the above are sufficient, the admin can always configure a free utility, sudo, to allow program execution only for selected (necessary) programs.
