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Dell Security Management Server Virtual Quick Start and Installation Guide v11.9

Change User Passwords

This task can be completed at any time. It is not required to begin using Security Management Server Virtual.

You can change passwords for these users:

  • delluser (Terminal administrator) - This user has access to the Dell Server terminal and its menus.
  • dellconsole (shell access) - This user has Dell Server shell access. Shell access is available for a network administrator to check and troubleshoot network connectivity.
  • dellsupport (Dell ProSupport administrator) - This user has "sudo" rights and should be used sparingly. For security purposes, you control the password for this account.
  1. From the Basic Configuration menu, select Change User Passwords.
  2. In the Change User Passwords screen, select user password to change and select Enter.
  3. In the Set Password screen, enter the current password, enter the new password, re-enter the new password, and select OK.

    Passwords must include the following:

    • At least 8 characters
    • At least 1 uppercase letter
    • At least 1 digit
    • At least 1 special character
      NOTE:

      To select different user accounts, use the "spacebar" key on the keyboard to display the selection list.


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