Changing the BMC Password

For security reasons, periodically change the BMC root password using the steps below:

1. Log on to the SBC BMC. The SBC BMC main screen appears.

   BMC Main Screen

   

2. Click Configuration > Users. The User Management screen is displayed.

   User Management Screen

   

3. Select the root user from the user list.

4. Click Modify User.

   Modifying BMC Password

   
5. Select the Change Password option.

6. Enter a new password in both the Password and Confirm Password fields.

    

   Note

   Follow these criteria to set a new password. The password:

   - should contain a minimum of 8 characters

   - should contain a minimum of 1 uppercase character

   - should contain a minimum of 1 special character

   - should contain a minimum of 1 lowercase character

   - should contain a minimum of 1 special character

   - should contain a minimum of 1 numeric character

   Modify User Screen

   

7. Click Modify to complete the password change.

The new password is activated for the next BMC login.