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Setting a New Password for a Root User Account (CTPView Server CLI)

Ensure that the new root account password conforms to your local password requirements.

Before you begin, prepare the server by accessing the shell. See Accessing a Shell on the CTPView Server (CTPView Server CLI).

To set a new password for a root user account:

  1. Enter the following command:

    /usr/bin/passwd

  2. Enter the new password when prompted.
  3. Enter the following command:

    /bin/mount /dev/md2 -o remount,ro

  4. Enter the command reboot.

    Wait for the server to reboot.

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