Changing the password for root
Introduction
Most task can be completed as user TVadmin and assuming root and only few customers have the need to change the password for root on the TruView appliance. If chaging the password for root becomes unavoidable, please use the following procedure.
Solution
 | When for any reason credentials are lost the root account may be the last resort to gain access to the appliance. If you modify the password for root, keep it securely stored for future use. |
The password for root is an 8 character complex password and WILL NOT be revealed to customers. You can modify this password once you are logged in as user TVadmin. For security reasons, user root can only connect to the console directly (no SSH).
Modify the password for root
Using the SSH client of your choice, login as TVadmin.
- Asume root
$ sudo su -
- Use passwd command to modify the password
# passwd
- Logout (twice)
# logout $ logout
Test the new password
| For security reasons, user root cannot connect using SSH. |
- Connect to the iDRAC Virtual Consolea or connect a KVM to the server
- Login using root/<new password>