For security reasons, periodically change the BMC root password using the steps below:
Log on to the SBC BMC. The SBC BMC main screen appears.
Click Configuration > Users. The User Management screen is displayed.
Select the root user from the user list.
Click Modify User.
Enter a new password in both the Password and Confirm Password fields.
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
The new password is activated for the next BMC login.