Answer by kasperd for Changing the root password
If you log in as root by using an ssh key, then you don't need the password. I have multiple servers on which I have changed the root password to be a random string of characters which is not recorded...
View ArticleAnswer by Lunakitty for Changing the root password
Not many aside from choosing a weak password.If your system encrypts users home directories it is possible you could be in for a bad time if you then forget the new password.Standard practice is to not...
View ArticleAnswer by TessellatingHeckler for Changing the root password
If you can't afford to risk it, then consider restoring your server from a backup, or if it's a virtual machine make a clone of it, and test resetting the password.
View ArticleAnswer by Sven for Changing the root password
I won't say there are no implications on your system, as I have no idea what strange things your might have done, but I've never had any on mine. After all, it's just a password. Of course, it might be...
View ArticleChanging the root password
What are the implications of changing the root password? Is there anything that will be affected? I'm using a private shared SSH key - I assume I do not need to change this as it is not tied to the...
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