Questions tagged [password-reset]
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how to reset root password in ubuntu server
We seem to have misplaced the root password for a dedicated server we have (with OVH).
I asked them for instructions on how to reset the root password and this is what they said:
Reboot in rescue mode
login via ssh (using info provided in an…
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What are the instructions to reset a Watchguard Firebox X1000?
We had a Firebox X1000 model R6264S, and the power supply died. We purchased another one cheaply from Ebay, but I cannot find instructions anywhere about how to reset this device to factory defaults so I can reconfigure it. If anyone here has…
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Backup and Reset Windows VPS password
We do have an option like "Password Reset disk" for desktops. I like to know is there any similar option available for Windows VPS other than contacting the service provider control panel?
I like to backup the password and in case of forgotten…
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D-Link DMC-1002 Management Module Password Reset
We just purchased a D-Link DMC-1000 media converter chassis with a DMC-1002 management module. Connected to the module through a COM port and PuTTy and changed the root password. Subsequent login attempts fail now and trying to reset the password…
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Resetting windows server 2003 administrator password
Possible Duplicate:
How to reset Administrator password Windows Server 2003 installed on Vmware?
I have a Windows Server 2003 box for which the password has been lost. I don't need to recover it, just resetting, so I've tried using several Linux…
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Ubuntu Server 10.10 - password getting reset
We are using Unbuntu Server 10.10 (64 bit) and have deployed number of instances in our network.
Servers work normally for a day or two and after that the super user is not able to login. Server works normally, services can be accessed - but no user…
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In Windows Server 2003, I need to prevent users who isn't belongs to Administrators group change my Administrator password. How to prevent this?
I have Administrator account. There are some users belongs to Domain Users and Remote Desktop Users. I just want them logged in remotely, but cannot reset my Administrator. It is a security vulnerability for system administration.
I have reviewed…
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Grant root access without having grant access with mysql
In attempts to learn more about apache and mysql, I've been fiddling with my local environment. Fun times. Of course, this leads to my screwing things up. So, thanks for being there.
Recently, I messed up a bit in mysql. I currently don't have a…
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Reset DRAC/MC password on Dell BladeCentre 1855
I have a Dell Blade Centre 1855, and nobody knows what the root password for the DRAC/MC card in the blade chassis is (I tried root/calvin).
I do not have IP access to the DRAC/MC, nor do I have physical access to the back of the blade centre to…
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Proware SB-2124-G1A3 password reset
We have been using the Proware SB-2124-G1A3 device for more than 10 years. But now we have discovered that the administrator password is irretrievably lost. The official documentation describes password reset procedures that work only with knowledge…
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Windows 10 Password Reset Notification
I have a strange issue with one of my end users. The issue is that the Windows Notification for Password Reset pops up for a certain user, daily. The end-user has reset their password via the notification link to office.com and I have reset their…
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Change postgres password
I've forgotten my postgres password for my local install (Ubuntu 20.04).
I have postgres installed and running
henry@henry-Apollo:/$ service postgresql status
● postgresql.service - PostgreSQL RDBMS
Loaded: loaded…
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How to reset iLO 4 to default without credentials?
Is there a way to reset iLO (in order to see system health and configuration details) with just a keyboard and a display (no web interface)?
If a web interface is an absolute must, then how to reset iLO without knowing the IP address and…
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Change the password of system users linux
This server was hacked, the hacker gained full access, including changing the root password. I have already identified the breach and fixed it, however it may still have access to a user with root privileges.
I want to run a script to change the…
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Reset ASMB8 BMC Credentials
I just got a server from a client and I need to reset the BMC credentials.
I have an external KVM connected, I can access the BIOS and set the network address for the BMC, but I can't find a place to reset the credentials.
I also have access to the…
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