This section describes the procedure for updating an expired password for the SDDC Manager root (root) user.

The password must meet the following requirements:
  • Length 8-20 characters
  • Must include:
    • mix of uppercase and lowercase letters
    • a number
    • a special character, such as @ ! # $ % ^ or ?
  • Must not include:
    • * { } [ ] ( ) / \ ' " ` ~ , ; : . < >
    • A dictionary word (for example, VMware1!)

Procedure

  1. In a web browser, log in to the management domain vCenter Server using the vSphere Client (https://<vcenter_server_fqdn>/ui).
  2. In the VMs and Templates inventory, expand the management domain vCenter Server and the management virtual machines folder.
  3. Right-click the SDDC Manager virtual machine, and select Open Remote Console.
  4. Click within the console window and press Enter on the Login menu item.
  5. Type root as the user name and enter the current password for the root user.
  6. Type passwd root.
  7. When prompted for a new password, enter a different password than the previous one and click Enter.