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== Recover root Password ==
# The CD/DVD media for the release is required, same Major, Minor, Current or Higher Technology Level.
# Boot system into SMS Mode.
# Select the DVD/CD as a boot device.
# Define your current system as the system console by pressing the F1 key and then press Enter.
# Select the number of your preferred language.
# Choose Start Maintenance Mode for System Recovery by typing 3.
# Select: <tt>'''Access a Root Volume Group.'''</tt>
# Type 0.
# Type the number of the appropriate volume group from the list.
# Select Access this Volume Group and start a shell by typing 1.
# At the # (number sign) prompt, type the <tt>'''passwd'''</tt> command.
# Sync to disk.
## <tt>'''# sync;sync;sync;reboot'''</tt>

== Further Reading ==
# [http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/pseries/v5r3/index.jsp IBM pSeries and AIX Information Center]

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