root password not working

[Nutounix]

I just loaded my first unix server. Sun fire v120. After the intial set up I was able to log in using the default root password. I rebooted the unit after installing IPlanet. Now the default password does not work. What is the recovery procedure.

 

[comtec17]

See this FAQ:

faq60-1568

 

[Nutounix]

My server does not have a cd-rom. Should the box come with a OS cd because I did not get one? If not is there any place I can get one? Once I have one how would I get the files to the server.

 

[Nutounix]

By the way what is the default root password for Solaris 8.

 

[comtec17]

There is no default, you assign one during install. You could try password or leave blank.

 

[Nutounix]

Ok, I must have fat fingered the password when I entered it. I am in. Thanks for the help.