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This is a VM hosted on ESXi 4.1 and how I log in as a standard user is by remembered password by Xmanager SSH client.
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This is a VM hosted on ESXi 4.1 and how I log in as a standard user is by remembered password by Xmanager SSH client.

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My requirement was genuine, and I have been able to find my password by performing a work around, if moderators are agree I can post the steps here.
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My requirement was genuine, and I have been able to find my password by performing a work around, if moderators are agree I can post the steps here.

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That server has sudo rights enabled ?<br />
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if it does try sudo su - <br />
then type your password, you have the correct rights; you would be able to switch to root account <br />
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Regards.
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That server has sudo rights enabled ?

if it does try sudo su -
then type your password, you have the correct rights; you would be able to switch to root account

Regards.

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@Shakthi777: I gave the Moderators a nudge on your behalf :)
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@Shakthi777: I gave the Moderators a nudge on your behalf :)

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@Shakthi777: Thanks for that
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I have being able to resolve my problem !
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I have being able to resolve my problem !

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Hi Ubuntu Gurus/Experts,<br />
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This some rare situations, I used to SSH to the server by Xmanager SSH client and I forget to note down the password which I have given. So now I can log in to the server as a standard user but can't gain the root access by typing the same password.<br />
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I hope all gurus/experts will help me on this ?<br />
<br />
Waiting.... !
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Hi Ubuntu Gurus/Experts,

This some rare situations, I used to SSH to the server by Xmanager SSH client and I forget to note down the password which I have given. So now I can log in to the server as a standard user but can't gain the root access by typing the same password.

I hope all gurus/experts will help me on this ?

Waiting.... !

Gain root access after login in to the Ubuntu 8.04.4 as a standard user (password forget)

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