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# 1  
Old 07-23-2008
Bug forgot password

hello friends,
I am currently using solaris 10.
I have lost the root password.
Can you please give me a step by step procedure on how to set the password again.
# 2  
Old 07-23-2008
Tools Two possible solutions

(1) On many systems, the operator console does not require a logon. The console can only be connected to a specific port on the back of the computer, thus the thought that it would be secure.
So, if you have an operator console (or can connect a dumb terminal to the connection), you may be able to connect without a password. Once connected, you should be able to reset the root password.
(2) Reboot in single-user mode. Some systems allow a step-down to a run-level. Normally only one computer location can do this. You want to reboot to level 1 = single user. Again, because of the mode, there should not be any password prompting because of the underlying thought of physical security of the computer connection.

Perhaps one of these two can help you on your way?
# 3  
Old 07-24-2008
forgot password

@nsharath
If your solaris server does not have grub password then, you can edit the grub menu and then drop in to single user mode without root password, then use passwd command to reset your root password. This works in unix, so should work in solaris also.Smilie

Also if you can connect to the mngmnt console behind the server using a laptop(tftp) like how u connect to a switch or router, you can reset root password from there also I suppose...Please google on that...Smilie
# 4  
Old 07-24-2008
boot the system using a dvd to single user.
mount your root / filesystem to /a or /mnt.
cd /mnt/etc
edit the shadow file by removing the encrypted passwd between the colons :: (empty passwd)
save the shadow file
unmount /a or /mnt
reboot the system and login as root, change the passwd immediately
# 5  
Old 07-24-2008
forgot password

@incredible
So I believe its a blank password after you login....so just enter root and then <enter>...right?
# 6  
Old 07-24-2008
Yes bro, you're right!
# 7  
Old 07-25-2008
Bug screenshots

thanks a lot friend.
But still...Do you have the screenshots of this procedure......

else

Can you tell me a step by step procedure about how to get into a single user mode after entering the Sun solaris CD.
I am new to this OS......so friends please bear with my little knowledge....

awaiting your replySmilie
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