- At the console press CTRL+ALT+F2 to get to the ESXi shell. If a login shows up continue with step 3, otherwise continue with step 2.
- Login to the DCUI (to enable the ESXi Shell if not already done)
- Login with root and the correct password.
- Go to Troubleshooting Options
- Select Enable ESXi Shell
- Press CTRL+ALT+F1
- At the ESXi shell login with root and the password
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Run the following commands to show number of failed attempts:
#pam_tally2 –user root
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Run the following command to unlock the root account:
#pam_tally2 –user root –reset #reboot -f