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L. PatrãoVMware vSphere Essentialshttps://doi.org/10.1007/979-8-8688-0208-9_28

28. How to Reset the vCenter Root Password

Luciano Patrão1  
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Selfkant, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
 

Sometimes, dealing with credentials for infrastructure elements such as vCenter Server can be difficult when the root password is forgotten or personnel changes occur. Resetting the root password for vCenter when it is locked or forgotten is a step in gaining control, ensuring everything runs smoothly in a vSphere environment.

This chapter will guide you through the essential processes of resetting and changing the root password for vCenter. It is crucial to follow these steps carefully ...

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