How to Reset VM Console Password

Modified on Fri, 14 Mar at 9:03 AM

1. Reboot the ZVML server

2. Open VMware Remote Console

3. Press 'e' when it loads to GRUB screen

4. Scroll down to the bottom

5. Add 'rw init=/bin/bash' to the end of the line which starts with 'linux'

6. Press 'Ctrl+X' to continue boot

7. Run command 'passwd zadmin'

8. Type the new password twice

9. Send 'Ctrl+Alt+Del' via VMware Remote Console, the VM will restart

10. Use the user 'zadmin' with the new password to log in