VCSA change root password

Login to ssh VCSA using administrator@vsphere.local


Command> shell.set --enable True
Command> shell
    ---------- !!!! WARNING WARNING WARNING !!!! ----------

Your use of "pi shell" has been logged!

The "pi shell" is intended for advanced troubleshooting operations and while
supported in this release, is a deprecated interface, and may be removed in a
future version of the product.  For alternative commands, exit the "pi shell"
and run the "help" command.

The "pi shell" command launches a root bash shell.  Commands within the shell
are not audited, and improper use of this command can severely harm the
system.

Help us improve the product!  If your scenario requires "pi shell," please
submit a Service Request, or post your scenario to the
https://communities.vmware.com/community/vmtn/vcenter/vc forum and add
"appliance" tag.

sso-user@vcsa67u1 [ ~ ]$

root [ /var/lib/sso-user ]# sudo passwd root
New password:
BAD PASSWORD: it is based on a (reversed) dictionary word
Retype new password:
passwd: password updated successfully
root [ /var/lib/sso-user ]#