Re: [cobalt-users] Qube3: recover root password

[Greg Hewitt-Long <cobaltusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> > >> Can anyone advise what it gets reset to (if anything);
>> >> alternatively, can is the a procedure to regaining a lost root
>> >> password on a Qube3.
>
>The reset button next to the LCD panel _should_ reset both admin and root
>password.  If you can get into the web UI as admin and enter a new
>password, it will (_should_ reset root's as well at that time.
>
>> >> For the record, I have telnet working for admin, but no root
>> >> password (and the admin password doesn't work for su - root).
>
>Sounds like the last owner did some monkeying to disable the reset script,
>or something similar.  OS Restore is your best bet, then apply all relevant
>patches to the box.
>
>> it was supposedly restored already, although it never came with a
>> restore disk - I'm looking for a restore disk ISO file somewhere -
>> got a link?
>
>ftp://ftp.cobalt.sun.com/pub/iso/
>
>Read the README file to see which file to grab for your product.
>

Thanks a lot Bruce... two more quick questions ...

1. where are the instructions on how to use the OS restore CD?  I searched the knowledge base, but can only find an entry for what to do when the OS restore CD installation hangs mid-stream - that knowledge base is a little lacking in 'knowledge'.  ;{)

2. is it possible to load a RAQ3/4/4i restore CD to the Qube3 I have? (I'm not sure what Qube it was originally, but it just says "Qube 3" on the label, then a code of 600-7459-01 - I can provide the S/N if this is needed).  Basically, I'd like to make this an office test machine for RAQ installations and upgrades - it was a cheaper than a RAQ at the time... although buying a fully restored machine may be an option next time!).

tia

Greg Hewitt-Long
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