Tag: reset

  • How to reset VMware ESXi root password

    How to reset VMware ESXi root password

    There is no default root password in VMware ESXi, so when you log in ESXi, you are required to enter your IP address, root name and password first. You’d better write down your root password to cope with the following scenarios: If you forget your password and don’t want to reinstall your ESXi hosts, what…

  • How to reset the MySQL Root Password on Ubuntu 22.04

    How to reset the MySQL Root Password on Ubuntu 22.04

    Have you failed / forgotten to remember the root password for MySQL database? Stress not, it works out, and there is an answer! In this article, we will reset the MySQL root password in Ubuntu 22.04 LTS by starting MySQL with the –skip-grant-tables option. It is a simple guide that works with any modern Linux distribution…

  • How to reset ESXi 6 Evaluation License (cron script included)

    How to reset ESXi 6 Evaluation License (cron script included)

    For testing and educational purposes only. The ESXi 6 evaluation license is valid for 60 days and a free one can be obtained from VMware at anytime. Resetting the evaluation license provides continual access to all the features available, and most importantly for me, full compatibility with the ESXi Embedded Host Client. Commands Note: Running…