- Insert install CD #1 into the CD drive, then reboot system.
- At boot: prompt, enter linux rescue, then wait until Choose a Language screen shows up.
- Select the language, press tab to highlight OK, then press enter.
- Select the keyboard type, press tab to highlight OK, then press enter.
- Select Yes or No for Setup Networkign screen, then press enter. Press enter again for Continue.
- Press enter at Your system has been mounted under /mnt/sysimage screen.
- At command prompt sh-3.2#, type in chroot /mnt/sysimage, then passwd to reset the root pass word.
- Enter the the same password twice at New UNIX password and Retype new UNIX password prompts.
- Type reboot at the command prompt to restart the server.
Friday, December 24, 2010
Reset root password on Rad Hat Enterrpise 5
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