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Old 11-14-2008
Lost root password in LPAR (VIO Server).

Hi, I've lost the root password in a virtual partition created in a IBM Vio Server. May I recover that somehow?

Thanks
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Old 11-14-2008
Boot it into SMS, activate the rootvg with a shell and set it anew. Here is some documentation:

AIX: Recovering A Lost Root Password On A P-Series LPAR, Using A NIM Server
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Old 11-14-2008
You might also have a look in this most extensive list:

https://www.unix.com/answers-frequent...ogin-root.html

I hope this helps.

bakunin
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