How to remove RDBHOST password restriction

  • 3499421
  • 12-Oct-2006
  • 27-Apr-2012

Environment

Novell NetWare 6.5 Support Pack 5
RDBHOST.NLM

Situation

If a password has been added to RDBHOST and is no longer wanted.
RDBHOST RESET PASSWORD has been used.

Resolution

If the current password is known and you simply want to remove the need for a password. Follow these steps. When it prompts for the new RDBHOST password, simply hit the "ENTER" key twice which puts a NULL in for the password. This means it will no longer require a password.
Steps:
1. rdbhost set password
2. Enter old RDBHOST password: ******
3. Enter new RDBHOST password:
4. Reenter new RDBHOST password:
RDBHOST password cleared (no password).
NOTE: To require a password to access your system type'RDBHOST SET PASSWORD' then
enter a valid password.
If you do not know the old password and need to get it removed or reset, you will need to contact Novell Technical support and reference this solution.

Additional Information

Documentation for this utility states the following:
Your password can only be changed by:
1) Providing the old password.
2) Re-imaging the system.
3) Using RESET PASSWORD (Not recommended, this requires the developer
to access your system in order to clear the password).