The root password is required to access syslog-ng Store Box (SSB) locally, or remotely via an SSH connection. Note that the password of the root user can be changed from the console menu as well. For details, see Accessing the SSB console.
To change the root password of SSB
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Navigate to Basic Settings > Management > Change root password.
Figure 56: Basic Settings > Management > Change root password — Changing the root password of SSB
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Enter the new password into the New root password and Confirm password fields. The password must meet the requirements of the AAA > Settings > Password settings > Minimal password strength option.
NOTE: The syslog-ng Store Box (SSB) appliance accepts passwords that are not longer than 150 characters. The following special characters can be used:
! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , - . / : ; < > = ? @ [ ] ^ - ` { | } -
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