TITLE : Howto recovery from an unknow Root password. OS LEVEL : AIX 3.1.x DATE : 29/03/99 VERSION : 1.0 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1, Boot the machine into 'service' mode from the installation media. Ensure the CD/tape is in the appropriate drive, turn the keyswitch to 'service' mode and boot the machine. 2, Press 1 and return at the prompt to define the system console 3, Press 5 and return at the prompt to "Perform System Maintenance" 4, At the shell prompt import rootvg from hdisk0 using /etc/continue hdisk0 5, At the next prompt, change the root password, using: passwd You will then be prompted for a new root password. You will be asked to enter it a 2nd time to confirm. 6, Write to disk and reboot using sync;sync;sync;reboot