Appliance (OS) root password is expired or is going to expire soon. Please change the root password before installing an update.

Problem:

Using the VAMI you get the error ‘Appliance (OS) root password is expired or is going to expire soon. Please change the root password before installing an update.’

Solution:

The solution is to login to the vCenter using SSH  and change the password as below:

shell.set --enable true

shell

passwd

 

Enter the new password and confirm.

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