Log in to your VCSA’s console through SSH or directly.
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issue this commnad to check the root state :
passwd -S root
This is the output
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This is the meaning :
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sudo grep root /etc/shadowif there is a “*” or “!” after “root:” the account is disable!!
Finally, to check if is it disable, type this command:
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Anyway, we proceed to disable the expiration…
First I change the root password to ensure that the web interface doen’t ask me to change it thought the UI.
type “passwd root” and type a new password..
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now go to the web ui
https://vcsa:5480
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go to Administration..
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Set “password Expiration Settings” to “NO” and submit.
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so now as you can see, it never expire..
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That’s it !