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Resetting Nortel Linux base passwords
Nortel Linux base passwords can be reset if they are forgotten or lost. Use
the following procedures to reset Nortel Linux base passwords.
Resetting the Nortel Linux base root password
ATTENTION
Use this procedure to reset the local Nortel Linux base root password only.
You must have physical access to the system to use this procedure. You must
have a keyboard, video monitor, and mouse (kvm) connection to use this
procedure.
Step
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Action
Insert the Linux base CD in the CD-ROM tray.
Reboot the system.
Type kvm at the boot prompt and press Enter to begin the
installation, as shown in
installer" (page 111).
The Installation of new Linux base operating system screen
appears, as shown in
operating system" (page
Linux base operating system screen appears press (Alt+F2) to
switch to a shell virtual console.
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