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SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere 5.0
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Modify the SnapCenter VMware Plug-in password from the maintenance console

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If you do not know the admin password for the SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere management GUI, you can set a new password from the maintenance console.

Before you begin

Before stopping and restarting the SnapCenter Plug-in for VMware vSphere service, you should suspend all schedules.

About this task

For information on accessing and logging on to the maintenance console, see Access the Maintenance Console.

Steps

  1. From the VMware vSphere client, select the VM where the SnapCenter VMware plug-in is located.

  2. Right-click the VM, then on the Summary tab of the virtual appliance click Launch Remote Console to open a maintenance console window, and then log on.

    For information on accessing and logging on to the maintenance console, see Access the Maintenance Console.

    Maintenance Console window

  3. Enter “1” for Application Configuration.

  4. Enter “4” for Change username or password.

  5. Enter the new password.

    The SnapCenter VMware virtual appliance service is stopped and restarted.