Lost root password ESX 3

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Changing the root password on ESX you need direct access to the console remote management board is ok to if you have the password for that device 😉

  1. Reboot the ESX server
  2. In the first windows enter : a
  3. Type  : single
  4. On the prompt : passwd
  5. Re enter the password
  6. Type : reboot
  7. Logon with the new root password. Cool