Launch KVM for the vCenter virtual machine using the ESXi console
Restart the virtual machine
On the Photon OS screen, press e for GNU GRUN options
Add to the end of the linux line:
rw init=/bin/bash
Press F10 to boot
Run these commands, settings a new password:
mount -o remount,rw passwd umount / reboot -f
VMware vCenter 7 Appliance root password reset – Angry Admin
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