Reset forgot vCenter server root password when management password known

 

Problem:

Forgot the root password of your vCenter root password.


Solution:

If you know the administrator password,

  • Login to vCenter server through ssh and provide
           user:administrator@vsphere.local 
           password:

  • Enable shell prompt : shell.set --enabled true


  • Now reset password with sudo : "sudo passwd root"





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