[cobalt-users] Re: cobalt-users digest, Vol 1 #6525 - 4 msgs

["Mark Mitchenall" <mark@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Sergio Najera wrote:

> Is there any way to regain access to the server as root when the 
> root password no longer works?
> 
> I've tried resetting the password at the front reset button beside 
> the LCD, and via the web interface with no luck.

We have this problem with one of our cobalts recently and found that the /var/
directory had gone completely missing and within a short amount of time we
couldn't boot it at all.  New hard-disk and it seems fine.

As someone else said, you're probably going to have to reach for the restore CD.

Best,

Mark

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Mark Mitchenall
Standingwave Ltd