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  • 1.  clear root password for mksysb

    Posted Mon May 28, 2012 11:24 AM

    Originally posted by: robinsguk


    I read that it's possible to clear root's password for a mksysb - in case it's forgotten.

    How is this done?

    Glenn


  • 2.  Re: clear root password for mksysb

    Posted Mon May 28, 2012 02:37 PM

    Originally posted by: ostost


    You can boot into maintenace mode after the mksysb restore and set a new password.

    http://www-304.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg3T1000366