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