vRealize Operations – change root password for console access

This is just a quick reference on how to reset the root password to be more secure:

Solution:
Login to vCenter server
Select VM for vRA appliance
Open console.
Press ALT+F1 which will provide you with login prompt.
Enter username “root”
For password just press ENTER since password is blank.
Will now be prompted to provide new password!

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